Senior SQL & Database Administrator — Remote Role

NTT Ltd.; Sacramento (CA); 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.

The role collaborates with Change Control, Release Management, and Capacity teams to meet user needs and maintain security. The position emphasizes database security, access controls, and regular security audits, with

Qualifications

• Install, configure, and maintain complex DBMS (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Collaborate with developers to design and optimize schemas and data models.
• Write database documentation, data standards, and metadata definitions.
• Monitor performance; optimize queries and indexing.
• Design backup and disaster recovery strategies for data availability.
• Monitor production databases and respond to issues.
• Support development of database utilities and automated reporting.
• Upgrade and patch database software to stay current and secure.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain DBMS as required.
• Collaborate to optimize database schemas and data models.
• Monitor performance and implement indexing improvements.
• Plan and perform upgrades and patches.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Backup & recovery

Performance tuning

Data modeling

Database security

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data architecture understanding

Communication of IT concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

MCSE DBA or Oracle Associate equivalent

Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate / OCP / MySQL / PostgreSQL certs

Database management courses (SQL, modelling, performance tuning)

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

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.

The role collaborates with Change Control, Release Management, and Capacity teams to meet user needs and maintain security. The position emphasizes database security, access controls, and regular security audits, with