Database Administrator

Bank of Tennessee; Johnson City (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Tennessee is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain enterprise database environments. You will ensure data integrity, availability, and security across critical applications and reporting systems.

Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams, support development, implement backup/recovery, high availability, and regulatory compliance, and actively monitor performance to prevent disruptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related discipline required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of database administration experience required
• Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar required
• Experience with backup/recovery, performance tuning, and high availability required
• Experience in financial services or regulated environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems
• Monitor performance and optimize databases
• Develop and manage backup/recovery strategies
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Ensure database security and compliance
• Support development teams with database design and optimization
• Execute upgrades, patches, and migrations
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues
• Maintain documentation and standards
• Support audits and regulatory compliance
• Recommend automation and process improvements
• Maintain compliance with regulations and bank policies and procedures, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements

Skills

Database design

Data modeling

Normalization

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery

High availability

Regulatory compliance

SQL scripting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related discipline

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

As the Database Administrator (DBA), you are responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, performance, and security of the organization’s database systems. You will ensure data integrity, availability, and reliability for all enterprise applications and reporting systems. The DBA manages database environments, supports business-critical operations, and proactively monitors system performance to prevent disruptions. You will collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and vendors to ensure databases are optimized, secure, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements. As a representative of the Bank, you are required to present a positive and professional image at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related discipline required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of database administration experience required
• Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar required
• Experience with backup/recovery, performance tuning, and high availability required
• Experience in financial services or regulated environment preferred

COMPETENCIES

• Possess knowledge of database design, data modeling, and normalization
• Possess knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization techniques
• Possess knowledge of disaster recovery, replication, and high-availability solutions
• Possess an understanding of regulatory compliance and data protection
• Possess strong SQL and scripting skills
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems
• Monitor performance and optimize databases
• Develop and manage backup/recovery strategies
• Implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Ensure database security and compliance
• Support development teams with database design and optimization
• Execute upgrades, patches, and migrations
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues
• Maintain documentation and standards
• Support audits and regulatory compliance
• Recommend automation and process improvements
• Maintain compliance with regulations and bank policies and procedures, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements
• Consistently support, uphold and model the organization’s core values and standards
• Complete other duties as assigned as determined by management to be reasonable and beneficial

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively with vendors, management and employees. Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is essential. Remaining in a stationary position, operating a computer, for extended periods of time is common. Must be able to accurately gather and process verbal and written information and properly prepare or inspect documents. Good manual dexterity is needed for the frequent use of common and mobile office equipment, such as computer terminals, calculators, copiers and telephones. You may be occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds. Occasional out-of-town or overnight travel may be required. Travel to NETN branches may be required. Occasional after-hours work may be required.

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