SQL Server Database Administrator - Remote

NTT Ltd.; California City (CA); Remote; USD 108,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in the United States seeks a Senior Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity and performance of critical data assets, while supporting data-driven applications and robust backup/recovery strategies.

You will work with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management to define user access, security and upgrade plans, and to optimize database schemas, performance and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
• Relevant certs like MCSE DBA, Oracle DBA, or similar preferred.
• Advanced experience with database backup, recovery, and security practices.
• Experiences with SQL, data modeling, and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability, integrity, and performance of critical data assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications.
• Implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Manage database security by controlling access and permissions.
• Monitor performance and tune queries and indexing.
• Plan and perform database upgrades and patches.

Skills

SQL

Database design

Backup & recovery

Security

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

MCSE DBA / Oracle DBA certification

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

• The Senior Database Administrator is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity and performance of complex and critical data assets and works closely with cross functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.
• The Senior Database Administrator works closely with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management and Capacity and Availability Management to establish the needs of users, monitoring user access and security.
• This role assists in controlling access to databases environments through permissions and privileges.
• Performs the installation, configuration, and maintenance of complex database management systems (DBMS), including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others, as required.
• Collaborates with software developers/architects to design and optimize database schemas, data models, and database-related applications.
• Participates in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
• Monitors database performance, identifies performance bottlenecks, and optimizes queries and indexing for optimal database performance.
• Designs and implements robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Monitors production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline.
• Proactively supports the development of database utilities and automated reporting.
• Works closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
• Plans and executes database software upgrades and applies patches to keep systems up-to-date and secure.
• Communicates regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security.
• Implements and manages security measures to safeguard databases from unauthorized access, data breaches, and data loss.
• Conducts regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to maintain compliance with data protection standards and regulations.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders, to support database-related initiatives.
• Provides technical support to end-users, assists with database-related enquiries, and conducts training sessions as needed.
• Advanced proficiency in database administration tasks, including database installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) to write complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Advanced understanding of database security principles, access controls, and data encryption methods.
• Advanced working knowledge in database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Ability to monitor database performance, identify and resolve issues, and optimize database operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail on each project.
• Ability to communicate complex IT information in simplified form depending on the target audience.
• Advanced proficiency understanding of the principles of data architecture and data services.
• Advanced knowledge of application development lifecycle and data access layers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot database-related issues and implement effective solutions.

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field.
• Relevant certification, such as MCSE DBA, oracles associate or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified; Azure Database Administrator Associate; Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administrator; MySQL Database Administrator; PostgreSQL Certified Professional preferred.
• Completion of database management courses covering topics like database administration, data modelling, SQL, and performance tuning can provide foundational knowledge.
• Advanced demonstrated experience working as a Database Administrator within an Information Technology organization.
• Advanced demonstrated experience with database backup and recovery best practices.
• Advanced demonstrated experience in Oracle Enterprise.
• Advanced demonstrated experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Advanced demonstrated experience managing databases.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.The starting pay range for this remote role is 108,000.00 - 154,000.00 USD Annual. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.

Remote Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.