Sr. Database Administrator - Remote

Vitalant in; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitalant, a leading nonprofit blood and biotherapies organization, seeks a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimize critical database systems. This full-time role involves ensuring database security and availability while collaborating with teams to enhance information systems. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant technical experience, contributing to Vitalant's lifesaving mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years deploying and monitoring cloud infrastructure.
• Proven experience as a database administrator.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain databases to ensure security and availability.
• Integrate databases with application systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance.

Skills

Database Security

SQL

Problem-Solving

Communication

Process Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle Database

Microsoft SQL Server

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Sr. Database Administrator - Remote (Finance)

Description

Help support Vitalant's lifesaving mission by ensuring our critical data systems run smoothly and securely. We're looking for a full-time (40 hours/week) Senior Database Analyst contractor to manage and optimize databases across Vitalant, its affiliates, and business units. In this role, you'll ensure database security, integrity, and 24/7 availability while integrating databases with application systems. You'll collaborate across teams to enhance information systems, drive efficiencies with vendors, and provide technical leadership. If you're solutions-oriented with strong communication and process management skills, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact on our mission.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) temporary role with an anticipated project duration of 3 to 6 months.

As a Sr. Database Administrator, you'll:

• Manage and maintain databases to ensure security, integrity, and 24/7 availability.
• Integrate databases with application systems and support information systems enablement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver quality application services.
• Work with vendors to resolve database issues and improve efficiencies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams and customers.
• Develop and implement best practices for database administration and security.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot proactively.

Requirements

Knowledge/Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of database design, installation, configuration, monitoring, tuning, and security for Oracle and MS SQL databases.
• Experience with database tools and utilities on Windows and Linux platforms.
• Understanding of storage components and disaster recovery processes.

Licenses/Certifications

• Professional certifications in Oracle Database or Microsoft SQL Server are preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including:
• At least 3 years deploying, operating, and monitoring cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proven experience as a database administrator.
• Backup and recovery using RMAN.
• Experience with disaster recovery scenarios.
• Proficiency with Oracle Enterprise Manager, SQL Server Management Studio, Redgate, Linux shell, Python, and PowerShell scripting.
• Healthcare experience is a plus.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, and SQL.
• Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.
• Proficiency in database software and web applications.
• Excellent multitasking and deadline management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fundamentals of database administration and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of cloud service models, deployment architectures, data migration, backup, recovery, and security.
• Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively in a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple projects.
• Availability to participate in on-call support, providing 24/7 assistance.

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. with a safe blood supply, laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise, and research. We operate 115 donation centers and host about 60,000 blood drives annually, serving over 900 hospitals nationwide.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Our DEI initiatives aim to ensure all employees feel valued and empowered to grow and succeed.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Vitalant is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations during the employment process due to a disability or medical condition, contact [e-mail]. For more information on our EEO policies, click here.