Senior SQL DBA & Data Platform Architect

First Financial Bank

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 107,000 - 143,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

First Financial Bank is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to provide leadership for enterprise database and reporting platforms in Cincinnati, OH. The role focuses on SQL Server and Azure environments, security, DR planning, and on-call support.

The position requires deep expertise in SSRS/SSIS and 10+ years of IT experience, with a related degree. Collaboration with IT, vendors, and developers is essential, and Agile/Scrum participation is expected.

Qualifications

10+ years IT experience required.
7+ years MS SQL Server DBA experience.
Advanced SSRS and SSIS experience.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for enterprise database and reporting platforms, including strategy, design, and alignment with business objectives.
Collaborate with developers, IT teams, business partners, vendors, and consultants to support enterprise initiatives.
Design, implement, and manage Microsoft SQL Server and Azure database environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
Develop and maintain database security, auditing, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Monitor database operations, performance, ETL processes, and capacity; optimize reliability and efficiency.
Support migration of legacy database systems to enterprise standards and modern platforms.
Provide Tier 3 technical support for database and reporting environments, including 24/7 on-call rotation.
Lead Agile/Scrum activities and serve as SME for database technologies.