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SQL Database Administrator

Emerald Resource Group

Full-time

Barberton, OH

Job description

Database Administrator (DBA)

Work Arrangement: Remote

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments. This role is responsible for ensuring database performance, availability, security, and data integrity while supporting business-critical applications.

The DBA will collaborate closely with infrastructure, application, and business teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure database solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise database platforms across supported environments
  • Manage database versions, patches, and upgrades (2019–2022 supported releases)
  • Monitor performance and proactively tune queries, indexes, and configurations
  • Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Ensure high availability and reliability across production and non-production environments
  • Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide root cause analysis
  • Manage database security, access controls, and compliance configurations
  • Support application deployments and data migrations
  • Develop and maintain documentation for database standards and procedures
  • Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and infrastructure teams

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator
  • Strong experience administering enterprise database systems
  • Proven expertise in performance tuning, backup/recovery, and troubleshooting
  • Experience supporting production environments with high availability requirements
  • Strong understanding of database security best practices
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud-based database platforms
  • Familiarity with automation, scripting, or monitoring tools
  • Experience supporting regulated or compliance-driven environments
  • Strong documentation and communication skills

Work Environment

  • Occasional after-hours or on-call support may be required

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Contact Information

Luke Slabe

440-627-6902

[email protected]

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote