Database Administrator

Samsung SDS; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Wellness program

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure enterprise databases with a focus on data protection for PII.

You will ensure high availability, performance, and data integrity across MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle environments. You will implement encryption strategies (TDE, column-level), manage keys with enterprise KMS/HSM, and collaborate with security and development teams to enforce controls and compliance with GDPR,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a closely related role.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Experience implementing database encryption technologies (e.g., TDE, column‑level encryption).
• Experience with enterprise Key Management Systems (KMS) and HSM integrations.
• Ability to design and support backup, recovery, DR, and high availability environments.
• Knowledge of database security, access controls, auditing, and data protection best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and CCPA.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
• Monitor performance and health; tune queries, indexes, and storage for efficiency.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain highly available environments through replication, clustering, and failover.
• Collaborate with developers on schema design and query optimization.
• Support security investigations and incident response related to database security.

Skills

Database administration

SQL tuning

Backup & DR

Security & encryption

PII protection

Cloud DB experience

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

Job description

Samsung SDS America is the North American technology and digital transformation arm of Samsung SDS, a global leader in IT services, cloud, artificial intelligence, enterprise platforms, cybersecurity, and logistics solutions. We partner closely with Samsung’s industry-leading businesses—including Samsung Electronics, Samsung Semiconductor, Samsung Display, and Samsung Research—to design, implement, and support innovative technology solutions that accelerate business performance.

In addition to supporting Samsung affiliates, Samsung SDS America works with enterprise customers across a wide range of industries, helping organizations modernize their technology ecosystems through cloud transformation, data management, cybersecurity, AI, enterprise applications, and digital innovation. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, customer-focused approach to deliver secure, scalable, and business-critical solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure enterprise database environments while maintaining the highest standards for performance, availability, and data integrity. This role places a strong emphasis on protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) through encryption, access controls, and other data protection technologies.

The ideal candidate will possess both traditional database administration expertise and a strong understanding of database security, ensuring enterprise databases remain highly available, compliant, and protected against evolving security risks.

Responsibilities

Database Administration

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise relational database platforms, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and Oracle.
• Monitor database performance and system health, proactively tuning queries, indexes, and storage to maximize efficiency.
• Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain highly available database environments through replication, clustering, and failover technologies.
• Perform capacity planning, database upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues while partnering with application development teams on schema design, query optimization, and overall database performance improvements.

Database Security & PII Encryption

• Design, implement, and maintain encryption solutions for databases containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII), ensuring data is protected both at rest and in transit.
• Administer encryption keys and integrate databases with enterprise Key Management Systems (KMS) and Hardware Security Modules (HSM).
• Implement appropriate encryption methodologies, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), column-level encryption, and tablespace encryption.
• Establish and enforce data masking, tokenization, and role-based access controls for sensitive information.
• Collaborate with Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory frameworks, including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and CCPA.
• Conduct routine audits of database access, security configurations, and encryption controls to identify and mitigate risk.
• Support security investigations and incident response activities involving database security or potential data exposure.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a closely related role.
• Strong hands-on experience administering one or more enterprise relational database platforms, including SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Demonstrated experience implementing database encryption technologies such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), column-level encryption, or equivalent solutions.
• Experience working with enterprise key management practices and technologies.
• Strong understanding of database security principles, access controls, auditing, and data protection best practices.
• Experience designing and supporting backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability database environments.
• Solid knowledge of SQL performance tuning and database optimization techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering cloud-hosted database platforms such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL.
• Familiarity with regulatory and privacy compliance frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and PCI-DSS.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Industry certifications related to database administration or cloud database technologies (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server Certification, AWS Database Specialty).

Samsung SDSA offers a competitive salary, and a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• 401K match and savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Additional benefits

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation, please send your request the recruiter.

Samsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:

• Top-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Wellness program
• Parental leave
• 401K match and savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time off
• Additional benefits

Samsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

The base pay range for this role depends on appropriate skills, experience, and technical level. Career Level 2 base salary is USD $125,000-150,000.

Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.

Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual bonus. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 10 scheduled paid holidays, and Paid Time Off.