Junior SQL Server DBA | Oracle Exposure & Growth Path

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

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.