Senior DB Administrator: SQL Server & PostgreSQL

The Intersect Group

Greer, Northern (SC, KY)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

The Intersect Group is seeking a Senior Database Administrator in Greer, SC to own and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments. You will drive performance tuning, ensure high availability, and lead efforts to automate operational tasks while mentoring junior staff.

You’ll partner with business and technical teams to translate requirements into scalable database solutions, support ETL and reporting, and contribute to data reliability and security in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on database administration and development in MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
Strong experience with performance tuning, indexing, wait analysis, and query optimization.
Experience implementing HA/DR solutions and production troubleshooting.
Experience with SSIS/SSRS and automation via scripting languages.
Ability to mentor teammates and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments, including security, backup, and upgrades.
Lead high availability / disaster recovery strategies (Always On, log shipping, streaming replication).
Tune performance with execution plans, statistics, and DMVs; optimize queries and indexes.
Troubleshoot production database issues and perform root-cause analysis.
Develop and optimize stored procedures, functions, and reports; automate tasks with scripts.
Collaborate with business partners to translate requirements into scalable solutions.