Database Administrator I

TDS | Transcor Data Services, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcor Data Services, LLC is seeking a Database Administrator I to support database analysis, automation, and documentation. Under supervision, you will work with SQL/NoSQL stores, cloud and non‑cloud tasks, and AI tools to optimize queries and generate scripts.

You will monitor performance, assist with security, backups, and access management, and contribute to reports and dashboards while collaborating with IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years in database administration, IT, or software support.
• Familiarity with Claude AI or similar AI tools in daily workflows.
• Exposure to Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Experience with cloud environments (Google Cloud or AWS) is a plus.
• Introductory coursework or certifications in DB tech.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installing, configuring, and maintaining database servers.
• Support security standards and access controls.
• Assist in managing user accounts and permissions.
• Learn performance tuning and health checks.
• Leverage Claude AI to optimize SQL and generate scripts.
• Assist in automation and documentation tasks.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
• Monitor performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Assist in backup verification and recovery testing.
• Collaborate with IT project teams and software engineers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Cloud basics

SQL basics

Claude AI

Security basics

Backup & recovery

Performance monitoring

Data modeling

PowerShell/Unix

SSAS/SSIS/SSRS

Math/Stats

Education

Bachelors in CS/IT

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Claude AI exposure

Linux/Windows familiarity

Cloud (GCP/AWS) exposure

Basic software lifecycle coursework

Tools

Claude AI

SQL Server tools

Google Cloud / AWS

Linux

Windows Server

PowerShell

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Transcor Data Services provides the ground transportation industry with the most advanced systems designed to maximize efficiency and revenue without maximizing costs. Our advanced applications and SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions integrate data and coordinate booking functionality across multiple platforms and sales channels globally.

Job Summary

As a Database Administrator I, you will support our business development and product teams by assisting with the analysis of technical and database requirements. Working under the direction of senior database administrators, you will assist in applying database automation techniques (both cloud and non-cloud), supporting data conversion and migration tasks, learning integration across workflow engines, and gaining hands‑on exposure to relational and NoSQL data stores. In this role, you will also leverage modern AI tools including Claude AI to optimize SQL queries, automate routine scripting, and streamline database documentation and reporting tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists in installing, configuring, and maintaining the performance of database servers.
• Supports department processes for optimizing database security and enforcing established standards.
• Assists in managing database access permissions and user accounts.
• Learns and performs basic performance tuning and routine health checks on database systems.
• Leverages Claude AI and generative AI tools to assist in writing and tuning complex SQL queries, generating PowerShell/Unix scripts, and drafting database documentation.
• Supports senior staff in installing, upgrading, and managing database applications.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and escalates basic database errors and user tickets.
• Assists in building and maintaining database reports, visualizations, and basic dashboards.
• Help create basic automation scripts for repetitive database maintenance tasks.
• Participates in on‑call support rotation under senior engineer supervision as needed.
• Monitors system performance and assists in identifying operational bottlenecks.
• Responds in a timely manner to user‑reported errors and ticketing queues.
• Assists in protecting databases against unauthorized access and security threats.
• Verifies database backup completion and assists in executing recovery testing procedures.
• Generates routine reports on database usage, capacity, and performance metrics.
• Regularly liaise with IT project managers, database programmers, and software engineering teams.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Capability to work collaboratively as a key member of a positive team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Foundational understanding of the cloud computing model as it relates to enterprise systems.
• Solid grasp of core SQL concepts and SQL server tools.
• Hands‑on experience or familiarity using Claude AI (or similar AI platforms) for query optimization, script generation, and technical problem‑solving.
• Basic knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards.
• Understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling concepts.
• Familiarity with PowerShell or Unix shell scripting.
• Basic understanding of SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS.
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 0 to 2 years of experience in database administration, information technology, or software technical support.
• Practical exposure to utilizing Claude AI or equivalent AI tools within daily engineering and database workflows preferred.
• Basic exposure to Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with core database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB).
• Exposure to cloud environments (Google Cloud or AWS) is a plus.
• Introductory experience or coursework supporting software development lifecycles.
• Entry‑level database certifications (e.g., MCSA/MCSE, Azure Database Administrator, or AWS Certified Database) are a plus.