DBA Manager: Cloud, HA/DR, On-Call Leadership

CoStar Group, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 209,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

CoStar Group, Inc. seeks a Manager of Database Administration in Irvine, CA, to lead a team of 6 DB professionals.

The role focuses on MS SQL Server administration, cloud data platforms, and ensuring database availability, security, and performance across production, development, and QA environments. The candidate will manage on-call duties, drive change control processes, and collaborate with development and QA teams to deliver reliable data services for CoStar's real estate information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in related roles.
• Experience with SAN-based storage technologies for MS SQL installations.
• Proficient in Microsoft T-SQL and stored procedures.
• Experience with SANs (NetApp/EMC).
• Strong MS SQL Server experience (8+ years).
• PowerShell scripting skills (4+ years).
• Experience with TFS/AzureDevOps/Visual Studio Database Projects (6+ years).
• SSDT experience (6+ years).
• Project management experience (4+ years).
• Knowledge of HA/DR architectures (4+ years).

Responsibilities

• Administer MS SQL Server, including replication, backup/restore, and related components (SSRS, SSAS, SSIS).
• Support and administer cloud data platforms (AWS Aurora RDS, DynamoDB) for availability, performance, security, and scalability.
• Install, configure, monitor, and maintain databases across prod, dev, and QA.
• Process DB change requests per change control policies (databases, tables, views, procedures, jobs).
• Recommend and implement SQL performance tuning solutions.
• Assist with Windows Server configuration related to MS SQL Server installation and performance.
• Provide support and technical expertise to development, QA, and other teams.
• Analyze problems, anticipate issues, and implement solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident resolution as needed.
• Manage 6 direct reports (4 Senior DBAs, 2 Senior Data Engineers).
• Partial telecommuting permitted within commutable distance.

Skills

SAN storage technologies

T-SQL programming

SANs (NetApp/EMC)

MS SQL Server

PowerShell scripting

TFS/AzureDevOps/VS Database Projects

SSDT

Project Management

High Availability & DR architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Info Tech or related field

Job description

CoStar Group, Inc. seeks a Manager of Database Administration in Irvine, CA, to lead a team of 6 DB professionals.

The role focuses on MS SQL Server administration, cloud data platforms, and ensuring database availability, security, and performance across production, development, and QA environments. The candidate will manage on-call duties, drive change control processes, and collaborate with development and QA teams to deliver reliable data services for CoStar's real estate information