Database Administrator

RegEd, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability plans

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Bonuses

Volunteer time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RegEd, Inc. is seeking a Database Administrator for a full-time, remote role. You will own and optimize on-prem and cloud databases, manage backups, and ensure security and performance across SQL Server environments. The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have 3+ years in DBA work, strong T-SQL, and experience with Azure SQL, backups, and security. A remote or hybrid setup is available, with competitive salary and benefits at RegEd.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of database administration, development, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or higher.
• Strong T-SQL skills with complex queries and stored procedures.
• Knowledge of execution plans and query optimization techniques.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and high-availability concepts.
• Familiarity with Azure SQL MI/DB/VM in cloud environments.
• Database security administration and access control experience.
• Ability to write SQL scripts for data analysis and ops.
• Understanding OLTP database fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and maintain database objects in on-prem and cloud environments.
• Monitor backup status, maintenance, and index health; respond to alerts.
• Manage database security, logins, roles, and access controls.
• Plan and test backup, restore, and recovery procedures.
• Investigate incidents, deadlocks, and performance issues.
• Optimize queries and procedures using execution plans and indexing.
• Support QA and development by refreshing development databases.
• Contribute to database monitoring infrastructure for visibility.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Execution plans

Backup & recovery

Azure SQL

Security administration

SQL scripting

OLTP

SSMS

Grafana

Tools

Grafana

SSMS

Job description

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Database Administrator

Full Time Ind Contributor Remote

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1768

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Who We Are:

RegEd is the market-leading provider of RegTech enterprise solutions with relationships with hundreds of enterprise clients, including 80% of the top 25 financial services firms.

Established in 2000 by former regulators, the company is recognized for continuous regulatory technology innovation with solutions hallmarked by workflow-directed processes, data integration, regulatory intelligence, automated validations, business process automation and compliance dashboards. The aggregate drives the highest levels of operational efficiency and enables our clients to cost-effectively comply with regulations and continuously mitigate risk.

Trusted by the nation’s top financial services firms, RegEd’s proven, holistic approach to RegTech meets firms where they are on the compliance and risk management continuum, scaling as their needs evolve and amplifying the value proposition delivered to clients.

Life at RegEd:

We are an innovative, fast-paced company that embraces diversity. Our remote or hybrid environment blends an entrepreneurial culture with the right balance of structure and process. We empower and trust our employees. Most RegEder’s work remotely, and some roles work a hybrid schedule from our Headquarters in Morrisville, North Carolina. Learn more about #LifeAtRegEd on our LinkedIn page !

Diversity Drives Innovation:

RegEd believes that diverse perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and more innovative. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. We actively seek individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating an environment of inclusivity and belonging. RegEd also recognizes the exceptional skills, discipline and dedication of those who serve - and those who stand beside them. Whether you’re a veteran, active-duty service member transitioning to civilian life, or a military spouse, your unique experience brings incredible value to our team. Military members, veterans, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.

Five Reasons to Work with Us:

• Work with a leader in financial services industry
• Supportive & flexible remote or hybrid environment
• Diverse & friendly culture
• Fast paced growing company
• A company that cares with community service efforts

What You Will Be Doing:

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing operational and application database services to the organization. Primary responsibilities include owning, tracking, and resolving database-related incidents and requests; monitoring and maintaining database health through backups, maintenance jobs, and index management; and supporting performance and security requirements.

This role involves daily monitoring to identify and address service-related issues, responding to database alerts and escalations, and collaborating with management and other teams on solutions to recurring problems. The DBA role requires a service-oriented mentality and a high sense of ownership. The DBA is expected to continually look for areas of improvement in projects, products, and processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and accuracy. Self-direction and the ability to manage and allocate your time across multiple simultaneous projects are keys for success.

Responsibilities:

• Design, create, and maintain database objects including indexes, views, stored procedures, tables, and other schema elements in on-premise and cloud environments.
• Monitor and maintain database health by reviewing and responding to backup status, maintenance jobs, index health, and daily operational alerts.
• Perform database user and security management: create logins and users, manage roles and access privileges, and support compliance requirements.
• Plan, implement, and maintain backup, restore, and recovery procedures; verify backup success and support restore testing.
• Participate in investigation and resolution of database incidents including blocking, deadlocks, and performance degradation.
• Optimize existing queries and procedures; develop efficient T-SQL using execution plans, system views, and indexing best practices.
• Refresh development and test environment databases on a regular basis to support QA and development teams.
• Assist in building and maintaining database monitoring infrastructure for alerting, performance data collection, and operational visibility.
• Support implementation of database changes and code deployments; work with the Architecture team on coding standards for stored procedures, triggers, and schema design.
• Perform feasibility studies and effort estimates for new or revised database systems to address business needs.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain database instances required for development, testing, and production usage.
• General technical troubleshooting and consultation with Quality Assurance, Application Development, and Infrastructure teams.
• Work with multiple departments including Architecture, Quality Assurance, Application Development, and Infrastructure to implement and maintain database code and configurations.

You’ve Got What It Takes If You Have:

• 3+ years of database administration, development, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or higher
• Strong T-SQL skills including complex queries, stored procedures, transaction management, error handling, and dynamic SQL
• Understanding of execution plans and query optimization techniques
• Working knowledge of database backup, recovery, and HADR concepts
• Familiarity with cloud database services in Azure such as Azure SQL MI, Azure SQL DB, or Azure SQL on VMs
• Experience with database security administration such as user management, role assignment, and access controls
• Ability to build and maintain SQL scripts, indexes, and complex queries for data analysis and operational use
• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices for OLTP environments
• Proven analytical ability and attention to detail in a production environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with development teams in a dynamic environment
• Commitment to quality and accuracy

Nice To Have:

• Experience with PowerShell for scripting and operational automation
• Familiarity with database monitoring and dashboard tools such as SSMS, Grafana, or similar platforms
• Experience with SSIS or other ETL tooling
• Experience with SSRS or other managed reporting platforms
• Familiarity with Git or other version control processes
• Familiarity with other database platforms such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
• Familiarity with SOC 2, FINRA, or other regulated industry compliance requirement
• B.E. or B.S. Degree in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field; related work experience can be substituted for education requirement

The Process:

We can hire in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.

Any communications related to open RegEd positions will come from a RegEd.com email address. We do not hire through text message , social media, or email alone. Our interviews are conducted either in person or via video calls. We will not ask you for sensitive information nor will we ask you to pay anything during the hiring process.

• Apply! (3-25 minutes)
• Resume review (up to 2 weeks)
• Brief video interview with RegEd Recruiting Team Member (30 minutes)
• Video interview with Team Members (60 minutes)
• Video interview with Hiring Manager (30-60 minutes)
• Video interview with Team Leader (30-60 minutes)
• Offer
• Background check and drug test (2-5 days)

Welcome to RegEd!

The Perks:

• Fantasticand comprehensivemedical, dental and visionplans
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability plans
• Volunteering Time Off andFlexible Schedules
• 401(k) plan
• Incredible career growthopportunities
• Performance bonuses

Pay Transparency:

The compensation range for this position is $85,000-$120,000.

RegEd takes a market-based approach to pay. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired close to or at the maximum of the salary range. Your actual pay at RegEd is based on your unique background, pertinent experience, work location and qualifications. Base pay also depends on the relative experience, knowledge and skills to our internal peers in the role. In addition to competitive base pay and bonus/commission program participation, RegEd’s total compensation package also includes our comprehensive benefits package in addition to vacation, sick, volunteer time off and paid parental leave.

Accommodation:

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need an accommodation in order to interview, please let us know during any of your interactions with the RegEd Recruiting Team. This information will be treated as confidential and only used to determine appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO):

At RegEd, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. RegEd is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

RegEd does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.