Database Administrator

CBTS; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm based in Cincinnati is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and optimize SQL Server, Azure SQL, MySQL, and Cosmos DB databases. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong expertise in database security and optimization practices. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $75 to $85 per hour and significant annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a DBA in enterprise-scale environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database administration.
• Expertise in query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server, Azure SQL, MySQL, and Cosmos DB databases.
• Design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers.
• Ensure database security, encryption, backup, and recovery strategies are in place.

Skills

Database Security Best Practices

SQL Server Administration

Azure SQL Database

MySQL

Performance Tuning

Disaster Recovery Strategies

Query Optimization

Cloud Environments

Scripting and Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

This range is provided by CBTS. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Cincinnati, OH 45202 Hybrid 3 days a week Onsite - Pay: $75/hr - $85/hr Convert $140K -$150K + Bonus of 10 - 15% Annually

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the design, implementation, security, monitoring, and maintenance of our database environments (Azure SQL, SQL Server, MySQL, and Cosmos DB). This role ensures high availability, performance, data integrity, and compliance across large-scale healthcare integrations.

The ideal candidate has expertise in both on-prem and cloud database technologies, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and brings a strong commitment to data security and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize SQL Server, Azure SQL, MySQL, and Cosmos DB databases.
• Design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, views, stored procedures, and triggers to support application development.
• Ensure database security, encryption, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies are in place and regularly tested.
• Monitor database performance and proactively identify bottlenecks, applying tuning techniques to optimize queries and indexes.
• Manage and maintain data replication, partitioning, and scaling strategies for high-volume healthcare data.
• Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps, and analytics teams to support integrations, reporting, and ETL processes.
• Enforce compliance with HIPAA, SOC2, and other healthcare/enterprise data privacy and security standards.
• Implement database automation and infrastructure-as-code practices to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Provide on‑call support for critical production issues and ensure 24/7 uptime of mission‑critical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of professional experience as a DBA in enterprise‑scale environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL Database administration.
• Hands‑on experience with MySQL and/or Cosmos DB.
• Expertise in query optimization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.
• Experience with high availability/disaster recovery (AlwaysOn, clustering, replication, failover groups).
• Proficiency in database security best practices (encryption, RBAC, auditing).
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Microsoft Azure preferred).
• Strong knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and database monitoring tools.

Preferred

• Experience with healthcare data, HIPAA compliance, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, or enterprise reporting integrations.
• Scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or similar).
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.).

CBTS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting