Manager Database Administrator - Remote US

SitusAMC; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

401K

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

SitusAMC Holdings Corp. is seeking a seasoned Database Administration leader to guide the AWS-based data platform across multiple teams in a remote, full-time role.

You will mentor staff, drive database design, policy, security, and modernization efforts, and partner with DevOps/SRE to ensure high availability and performance for critical applications. The role requires 12+ years in database administration, 5+ years in leadership, and deep experience with RDS/EC2, SQL, and cloud infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in database administration, typically with 2+ years in a VP level role or external equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• 3-5 years’ experience with Amazon RDS and EC2 databases.
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and TSQL.
• Strong analytical ability, good judgment, strategic and multidimensional thinker.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Database Administration team.
• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS RDS and EC2 databases.
• Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure system integrity and security.
• Work with the project team and business teams to ensure database designs meet project and business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to support application development, test, deployment, and provide day to day support.
• Lead from the front to troubleshoot problems and clearly communicate resolution to stakeholders.
• Lead database modernization efforts to align database technology with industry best practices.
• Work with DevOps/SRE teams on creation and deployment of database templates, and coach them on database best practices.
• Monitor database performance and implement solutions to optimize performance.
• Responsible for monitoring database growth and capacity planning.
• Develop and enhance database encryption protocols to facilitate BYOK architectures.
• Plan, coordinate, test, and execute database upgrades and migrations.
• Plan, document, and execute database backup and recovery strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new database technologies and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud infrastructure

Performance tuning

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Amazon RDS

EC2

SQL Server

MySQL

AWS

Job description

Remote

Remote

Full time

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SitusAMC is where the best and most passionate people come to transform our client’s businesses and their own careers. Whether you’re a real estate veteran, a passionate technologist, or looking to get your start, join us as we work together to realize opportunities for everyone, we proudly serve.

At SitusAMC, we are looking to match your unique experience with one of our amazing careers, so that we can help you realize your potential and career growth within the Real Estate Industry. If you are someone who can be yourself, advocate for others, stay nimble, dream big, own every outcome, and think global but act local – come join our team!

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and manage the Database Administration team, providing guidance and mentorship

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS RDS and EC2 databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance in accordance with SitusAMC’s product needs

• Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure system integrity and security

• Work with the project team and business teams to ensure database designs meet project and business requirements

• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to support application development, test, deployment, and provide day to day support

• Lead from the front to troubleshoot problems and clearly communicate resolution to stakeholders

• Lead database modernization efforts to align database technology with industry best practices

• Work with DevOps/SRE teams on creation and deployment of database templates, and coach them on database best practices

• Monitor database performance and implement solutions to optimize performance

• Responsible for monitoring database growth and capacity planning

• Develop and enhance database encryption protocols to facilitate BYOK architectures

• Plan, coordinate, test, and execute database upgrades and migrations

• Plan, document, and execute database backup and recovery strategies.

• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new database technologies and tools.

• Other tasks as assigned by manager

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in database administration, typically with 2+ years in a VP level role or external equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.

• 3-5 years’ experience with Amazon RDS and EC2 databases.

• Strong knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and optimization.

• Experience working with application developers to build and optimize database environments from ideation to implementation.

• Extensive experience in SQL and database management tools.

• 3-5 years’ experience with cloud infrastructure and services, particularly AWS.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty) are a plus.

• Direct experience with the setup and support of SQL and MySQL Server in a multi node cluster environment

• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and TSQL

• Strong analytical ability, good judgment, strategic and multidimensional thinker

• Detail oriented and organized

• Strong commitment and dedication to the position and a team player

• Commitment to mentor, train, and lead staff

• Requires the ability to support both planned and unplanned events

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The annual full time base salary range for this role is

$150,000.00 - $175,000.00

Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data.

• Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and SitusAMC Senior Management approval.
• SitusAMC offers PTO and paid holidays, the terms of which are set forth in the program policies.
• All full time employees also are eligible to participate in various benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401K; in each case in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

SitusAMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to SitusAMC in any manner will be considered SitusAMC property, and SitusAMC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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SitusAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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SitusAMC is a leading independent provider of technology, strategic outsourcing, talent and advisory solutions to the commercial and residential real estate finance industries. We help clients identify and capture opportunities in their real estate businesses through industry-leading services and innovative technologies that drive operational efficiency, increase business effectiveness, and improve market agility across the entire lifecycle of their global real estate activity.

Working among the best talent in real estate, you’ll be a part of some of the most relevant things happening in the industry and engage in interesting and exciting work. You’ll be embraced by a culture that celebrates innovative thinking and empowers you to get the job done. Come join us in Powering Opportunity for those we proudly serve.