Manager, Database Administration

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

Job summary

CoStar Realty Information Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manager of Database Administration to lead MS SQL Server operations, including replication, backups, and performance tuning across production, development, and QA environments.

You will manage a team of 6, collaborate with development, QA, and other teams, support cloud platforms (AWS Aurora RDS, DynamoDB), and participate in an on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer & Information Technology or closely related field.
• 8 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience with MS SQL Server, replication, and backups.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Aurora RDS, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with SQL Server performance tuning and monitoring.
• Ability to manage a team of DBAs and Data Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Administer MS SQL Server including replication, backups, and related services.
• Support and administer cloud-based data platforms (AWS Aurora RDS, DynamoDB).
• Install, configure, monitor, and maintain databases across environments.
• Process change requests per change control policies.
• Lead performance tuning and optimization initiatives.
• Manage 6 direct reports (4 Senior DBAs, 2 Senior Data Engineers).
• Participate in on-call rotation ~1 week every 3 months.

Skills

T-SQL

PowerShell

Project Management

HA/DR

Windows Server

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Technology or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Visual Studio Database Projects

SSDT

Job description

Manager, Database Administration

CoStar Realty Information Inc. seeks Manager, Database Administration in Irvine, CA

Job Description

Job Duties:

Complete Microsoft SQL Server task including administration, replication, backup/restore procedures and related components such as Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Integration Services. Support and administer cloud-based data platforms, including AWS Aurora RDS (PostgreSQL/MySQL-compatible) and Amazon DynamoDB, ensuring availability, performance, security, and scalability. Install, configure, monitor, and maintain databases in the production, development, and quality assurance environments. Process database change requests, including the creation and modification of databases, tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, and jobs in accordance with change control policies. Recommend and implement solutions for SQL performance monitoring and tuning. Assist with Windows Server configuration and management as it relates to MS SQL Server installation and performance. Provide support and technical expertise to development, QA, and other teams. Analyze problems, anticipate future problem areas, and implement solutions. Participate in an on-call rotation approximately one week every three months, responding to system alerts and supporting incident resolution as needed. Manage 6 direct reports, including 4 Senior Database Administrators and 2 Senior Data Engineers.

Partial telecommuting permitted from within a commutable distance.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer and Information Technology or a closely related field plus 8 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Special Skill Requirements:

• (1) SAN based storage and related technologies, as applicable and useful to MS SQL Server installations (8 years)
• (2) Coding with Microsoft T-SQL and stored procedures (8 years)
• (3) SANs (NetApp/EMC) (6 years)
• (4) MS SQL Server (8 years)
• (5) PowerShell scripting (4 years)
• (6) TFS/AzureDevops/Visual Studio Database Projects (6 years)
• (7) SSDT (6 years)
• (8) Project Management (4 years)
• (9) High Availability and Disaster Recovery architectures (4 years)

EOE, including disability/vets.

Salary: $209,235.36-219,235.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing