Remote Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server/Oracle/MySQL)

NTT America, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity and performance of critical data assets. You will work with cross functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

You will monitor security, access controls, and oversee database upgrades and patches across SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and more. The role requires extensive DBA experience, strong SQL skills, and the ability to design

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in database installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Proficient in writing complex SQL, procedures, and functions.
• Strong understanding of database security, access controls, and encryption.
• Experience with backup and recovery to ensure data availability.

Responsibilities

• Installs, configures, and maintains DBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, etc.).
• Collaborates with developers to design schemas and data models.
• Documents data standards, data flow, and metadata definitions.
• Monitors performance, identifies bottlenecks, optimizes queries and indexes.
• Designs backup and disaster recovery strategies for continuity.
• Monitors production databases and responds to issues.
• Develops database utilities and automated reporting.
• Coordinates with Change Control and Release Management for deployments.
• Plans database upgrades and patches to stay current and secure.
• Communicates with teams to ensure data integrity and security.
• Implements security measures to prevent unauthorized access and data loss.
• Conducts security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Works with cross-functional teams on database-related initiatives.
• Provides user support and training as needed.

Skills

DBA

SQL

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MCSE DBA / Oracle Associate / equivalent

Microsoft Certified; Azure Database Administrator Associate; OCP

Database management courses

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity and performance of critical data assets. You will work with cross functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

You will monitor security, access controls, and oversee database upgrades and patches across SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and more. The role requires extensive DBA experience, strong SQL skills, and the ability to design