Database Administrator

Job Description

Company: NTT DATA, Inc.
Location: Remote
Workplace Type: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay / Compensation: $108,000 – $154,000

About the Role

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to serve as an advanced SME ensuring the availability, integrity, and performance of enterprise data assets. This remote role involves designing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex relational database management systems.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain complex DBMS environments including SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.
  • Partner with application development teams on schema and data model design.
  • Monitor database performance and execute query and index optimization.
  • Develop and implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Manage routine database upgrades, security patching, and vulnerability remediations.
  • Enforce database security controls, user permissions, privileges, and audit logging.
  • Monitor production database instances and resolve operational issues promptly.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Advanced, proven database administration experience in enterprise production environments.
  • Deep expertise in backup and recovery best practices and disaster recovery execution.
  • Solid hands-on experience supporting Oracle Enterprise and Microsoft SQL Server platforms.
  • Strong skills in performance monitoring, query diagnostics, and index tuning.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

  • MySQL Database Administrator certification.
  • PostgreSQL Certified Professional certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer.