IT Team Lead Database Administrator

IDR, Inc.; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

Opportunity to join an industry-leading organization

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Brentwood, TN is looking for an experienced IT Team Lead Database Administrator. You will manage enterprise database systems, ensure performance, and lead a dynamic team. Ideal candidates have 8-10 years in IT with a strong focus on relational databases and team leadership experience. This role offers competitive pay and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in IT focused on relational database management.
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
• Strong expertise in database administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and strategic management of enterprise database systems.
• Ensure availability, performance, recoverability, and security of data platforms.
• Provide leadership to a team of database engineers.

Skills

Relational database management

Oracle

SQL Server

Exadata

Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Cloud-native databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL)

Job description

IT Team Lead Database Administrator – Nashville, TN

IDR is seeking a dynamic and experienced IT Team Lead Database Administrator to join one of our top clients in Nashville TN. This role is ideal for a seasoned IT professional with a strong background in relational database management and administration and a passion for leading and mentoring technical teams.

Overview/Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and strategic management of enterprise database systems across on-premise and cloud-based environments.
• Ensure the availability, performance, recoverability, and security of data platforms.
• Provide leadership and direction to a team of database engineers and administrators.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of database performance monitoring, alerting, and telemetry standards.
• Coordinate with InfoSec and Audit teams to ensure database systems are aligned with corporate security policies.

Required Skills

• 8-10 years of experience in IT with a focus on relational database management and administration.
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring technical teams in a database or platform engineering function.
• Strong expertise in Oracle, SQL Server, and Exadata systems.
• Proficient with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with cloud-native databases (e.g., Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package.
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more.
• Opportunity to join an industry-leading organization.
• Close-knit and team-oriented culture.

Why IDR?

• 25+ years of proven industry experience in four major markets.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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