Database Administrator

nttlimited; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in the United States is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity and performance of critical data assets. You will work with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

Collaborating with Change Control, Release Management and Security teams, you will manage access controls, apply patches, optimize performance and monitor databases for reliability and cost

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL skills and ability to write complex queries and procedures.
• Experience tuning databases and optimizing performance.
• Automation experience with modern tooling (Ansible, scripting).
• Strong knowledge of security controls and data protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain DBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or others).
• Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database schemas and data models.
• Design and document data standards, metadata and procedures.
• Monitor performance, diagnose bottlenecks and optimize queries and indexing.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Performance tuning

Automation

Security best practices

Disaster recovery planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS RDS

Oracle Multitenant

Ansible

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Senior Database Administrator is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity and performance of complex and critical data assets and works closely with cross functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

The Senior Database Administrator works closely with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management and Capacity and Availability Management to establish the needs of users, monitoring user access and security.

This role assists in controlling access to databases environments through permissions and privileges.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs the installation, configuration, and maintenance of complex database management systems (DBMS), including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others, as required.
• Collaborates with software developers/architects to design and optimize database schemas, data models, and database-related applications.
• Participates in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
• Monitors database performance, identifies performance bottlenecks, and optimizes queries and indexing for optimal database performance.
• Designs and implements robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Monitors production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline.
• Proactively supports the development of database utilities and automated reporting.
• Works closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
• Plans and executes database software upgrades and applies patches to keep systems up-to-date and secure.
• Communicates regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security.
• Implements and manages security measures to safeguard databases from unauthorized access, data breaches, and data loss.
• Conducts regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to maintain compliance with data protection standards and regulations.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders, to support database-related initiatives.
• Provides technical support to end-users, assists with database-related enquiries, and conducts training sessions as needed.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Required Qualifications

• Must be U.S.-based and satisfy Massachusetts client security requirements.
• Senior Oracle DBA with 7-12 years of experience managing complex environments, including automation, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and team mentoring.
• Prior MMIS (Medicaid Management Information System) domain experience.
• Strong experience with AWS RDS and Oracle Multitenant environments.
• Proven automation expertise, with Ansible strongly preferred.

Role Expectations

• Identifying and implementing automation opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Supporting ongoing DDI enhancement and operational support efforts.
• Leading strategic modernization initiatives.
• Driving RDS consolidation to improve database organization and reduce costs.
• Managing database archiving activities across both MMIS and Data Warehouse platforms.
• Supporting the transition to an immutable infrastructure model.
• Contributing to long-term architecture and operational strategy.
• Delivering measurable improvements in reliability, scalability, performance, and cost optimization.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Advanced proficiency in database administration tasks, including database installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) to write complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Advanced understanding of database security principles, access controls, and data encryption methods.
• Advanced working knowledge in database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Ability to monitor database performance, identify and resolve issues, and optimize database operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of atten