Database Administrator

Chimes District of Columbia, Inc; Baltimore (MD); Remote; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Life Insurance + AD&D

403(b) retirement plan

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Chimes is seeking a Database Administrator to administer, secure, monitor, and improve production database environments through reliable operations. This remote role is open to candidates across the United States, with salary tiers based on geographic location.

You must be legally authorized to work in the US; visa sponsorship is not provided. What you’ll do includes maintaining production databases, managing access controls, testing changes, and developing data models and safeguards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Three+ years of directly related technical experience.
• Experience documenting technical requirements, configurations, tests, changes, and results.
• Experience in government, regulated, or security-conscious environments preferred.
• Degrees and certifications in CS, data science, or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, secure, monitor, and optimize production databases and database management systems, and plan and implement approved upgrades.
• Manage database users, roles, and access levels in accordance with security and data-protection requirements.
• Test database changes and applications, troubleshoot errors, and implement or coordinate approved corrections.
• Design and maintain logical and physical database descriptions, data models, and data-dictionary definitions.
• Monitor performance and capacity, recommend hardware, software, or configuration changes, and coordinate installations and changes to minimize service disruption.
• Develop database standards, procedures, and safeguards for sensitive information; provide technical guidance and training to users, junior staff, programmers, and analysts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 3, 2026

Locations

• United States
• Information Technology
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: DATAB011675

Description

Chimes | Database Administrator| Remote Position

We're looking for a Database Administrator to administer, secure, monitor, and improve production database environments through reliable operations.

Location: This role is remote within the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Chimes does not provide visa sponsorship.

Individuals participating in the AbilityOne Program are encouraged to apply. AbilityOne participation is not required.

Chimes will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

What you'll do

• Maintain, secure, monitor, and optimize production databases and database management systems, and plan and implement approved upgrades.
• Manage database users, roles, and access levels in accordance with security and data-protection requirements.
• Test database changes and applications, troubleshoot errors, and implement or coordinate approved corrections.
• Design and maintain logical and physical database descriptions, data models, and data-dictionary definitions.
• Monitor performance and capacity, recommend hardware, software, or configuration changes, and coordinate installations and changes to minimize service disruption.
• Develop database standards, procedures, and safeguards for sensitive information; provide technical guidance and training to users, junior staff, programmers, and analysts.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant role-appropriate technical certifications preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of directly related technical experience.
• Experience documenting technical requirements, configurations, tests, changes, and results.
• Experience in government, regulated, or security-conscious environments preferred.

Degrees and certifications in computer science, data science, or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.

Compensation:

This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States. Base salary is determined by the candidate’s work location, along with skills, experience, and internal equity. The ranges below reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for each geographic tier:

• Tier 1 (Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia): $44.42 - $56.94 per hour
• Tier 2 (Dallas, TX and New Castle, DE): $39.06 - $49.24 per hour
• Tier 3 (Los Angeles, CA and Orlando, FL): $31.82 - $40.93 per hour

If you’re unsure which tier applies to your location, your recruiter can confirm during the hiring process.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo. The $6.90 is per pay period for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
• Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• 10 paid holidays + generous PTO
• Tickets at Work
• Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
• Clear pathways for growth and advancement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.