Junior Database Administrator

Green Key Resources; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources seeks a junior SQL Server Database Administrator to join our IT Infrastructure team. You will support Microsoft SQL Server databases while gaining exposure to Oracle environments, focusing on performance, security, availability, and reliability across development, testing, and production.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an IT professional looking to grow in database administration and enterprise infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Foundational understanding of relational database concepts and administration principles.
• Familiarity with Oracle databases and willingness to expand Oracle knowledge.
• Basic understanding of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to collaborate in a technical team.
• Motivation to learn technologies and grow in database administration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and support MS SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.
• Perform routine DBA tasks: backups, restores, integrity checks, and index maintenance.
• Assist with SQL Server installation, configuration, provisioning, and patching.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Diagnose and resolve connectivity, performance, and availability issues.
• Support database upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
• Manage database security and user permissions.

Skills

SQL Server Administration

Database Performance Tuning

Oracle Database (RMAN)

Windows Server & Linux

Backup & Recovery

Team Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

RMAN

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join a growing IT Infrastructure team. This individual will support the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server databases while gaining hands‑on exposure to Oracle database environments.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with IT infrastructure, application development, and systems engineering teams to ensure database performance, security, availability, and reliability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career IT professional looking to further develop their technical skills and grow within database administration and enterprise infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.
• Perform routine database administration tasks, including backups, restores, integrity checks, and index maintenance.
• Assist with SQL Server installation, configuration, provisioning, and patching.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Diagnose and resolve database connectivity, performance, and availability issues.
• Support database upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
• Manage database security, user permissions, and role-based access controls.
• Gain hands‑on experience supporting Oracle database environments, including routine administration and monitoring.
• Assist with Oracle backup and recovery procedures using RMAN.
• Monitor Oracle database health, storage utilization, and overall performance.
• Participate in Oracle database patching, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance.
• Support database user account administration and security best practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional technical teams to maintain stable and reliable database environments.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 2+ years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Foundational understanding of relational database concepts, database architecture, and administration principles.
• Familiarity with Oracle databases and a willingness to expand knowledge of Oracle technologies.
• Basic understanding of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively within a technical team.
• Motivated to learn new technologies and develop a long‑term career in database administration.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required