Database Administrator II

Mesilla Valley Transportation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesilla Valley Transportation is seeking a Database Administrator to manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases across cloud and on‑premises environments to optimize performance and support business operations.

You will lead performance tuning, implement robust security measures, and develop disaster recovery plans while mentoring Tier I staff and collaborating with application and data teams to ensure reliable, scalable data services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, or related field.
• 2–7 years of database administration experience focusing on SQL Server.
• Experience with performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery in cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Experience with replication, clustering, and high availability technologies.
• Mentoring junior admins and leading database projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases, cloud and on‑premises, for high availability and performance.
• Lead efforts to optimize database performance with tuning and indexing strategies.
• Implement and maintain advanced security measures to protect data.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure data integrity.
• Mentor Level I administrators and share best practices and troubleshooting guidance.
• Collaborate with application and data teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of databases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues with expertise in database technologies.

Skills

SQL Server

Query tuning

Indexing strategies

Security best practices

Disaster recovery

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

SQL Server replication

SQL Server clustering

Job description

The Database Administrator will manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases with the goal of optimizing performance to achieve business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases, in the cloud and on premises, to ensure high availability and performance.
• Lead efforts to optimize database performance, including query tuning and indexing strategies.
• Implement and maintain advanced security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and perform regular testing to ensure data integrity.
• Mentor Level I administrators, providing guidance on best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
• Collaborate with application and data teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of database systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, providing expertise in database technologies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Two to seven (2 – 7) years of experience in database administration, with a focus on SQL Server.
• Proficiency in database performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience with SQL Server replication, clustering, and other high-availability technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on database optimization.
• Experience in mentoring junior administrators and leading database projects.

Preferred location El Paso TX or Las Cruces NNM, Remote considered as well.