Sr Adv Data Base Admin

OP RaaS; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OP RaaS in Lakeland, FL is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to design, configure, and manage enterprise-level databases, ensuring data integrity, security, performance, and availability across the organization.

As a lead on complex projects you will mentor junior DBAs, define storage standards, oversee backup and recovery, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality results while complying with laws and company policies. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant IT/engineering experience focused on database administration.
• Expert-level knowledge of all phases of data administration.
• Proficiency in database design, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of data security, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects with minimal oversight.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for complex challenges.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with mentoring experience.
• Familiarity with data warehousing and enterprise data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead liaison between business stakeholders, development teams, and support groups.
• Design and implement database solutions for performance, scalability, and security.
• Define and enforce standards for storage, maintenance, access, and security.
• Configure database parameters and manage data repositories, dictionaries, and warehousing requirements.
• Perform and oversee backup and recovery operations using DBMS.
• Provide expert consultation across major projects.
• Coach and mentor junior DBAs.
• Ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Comply with laws/regulations and company policies.

Skills

Database design

Performance tuning

Security

Backup & Recovery

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Responsible for designing, configuring, and managing enterprise-level databases. This role ensures the integrity, security, performance, and accessibility of organizational data. The Data Base Administrator (DBA) leads complex projects, provides strategic consultation, and mentors junior staff while maintaining high standards for data storage, access, and recovery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the lead liaison between business stakeholders, development teams, and support groups.
• Design and implement database solutions that ensure performance, scalability, and security.
• Define and enforce standards for physical data storage, maintenance, access, and security.
• Configure database parameters and manage data repositories, dictionaries, and warehousing requirements.
• Perform and oversee backup and recovery operations using Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Provide expert consultation across multiple major projects and initiatives.
• Coach and mentor junior database administrators.
• Ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant work experience in an information technology or engineering environment, with a focus on database administration.
• Expert-level knowledge of all phases of data administration.
• Proficiency in database design, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of data security, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects with minimal oversight.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for complex and difficult challenges.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring others.
• Familiarity with data warehousing and enterprise data architecture.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some travel