Database Administrator IV

Job Title: Database Administrator IV

Location :
Cincinnati OH (Hybrid)

Who We Are: Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company that specializes in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accountingfunctions. At Vernovis, we help these professionals achieve their career goals, matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct hire opportunities in Ohio and across the Midwest.

Come join us: Vernovis is looking for a Database Administrator who will serve as a senior, hands-on technical resource responsible for the stability, performance, and ongoing modernization of the organization’s database environment. The role is roughly 50% traditional DBA/infrastructure work and 50% development and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on Microsoft SQL Server, high availability, disaster recovery, performance tuning, and SSIS/SSRS.

This person will be relied on to troubleshoot complex issues, lead root-cause analysis, and help shape the architecture of the database environment while partnering with developers and other IT teams. They will also support the organization’s longer-term transition toward Azure and modern cloud data platforms, with Microsoft Fabric and Snowflake experience considered a plus.

• Provide technical leadership for enterprise database and reporting platforms, leading strategy, solution design, and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with developers, IT teams, business partners, vendors, and consultants to support enterprise initiatives and evaluate new technologies.
• Design, implement, and manage Microsoft SQL Server and Azure database environments, including installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain database security, auditing, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies and procedures.
• Monitor database operations, performance, ETL processes, and capacity; implement tools and processes to optimize reliability and efficiency.
• Support Solution Architects in the design and implementation of enterprise reporting and data warehouse solutions, including data models, dimensional structures, and ETL processes.
• Develop transaction processing and capacity models to support performance management initiatives.
• Support migration of legacy database systems to enterprise standards and modern platforms.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support for database and reporting environments, including participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Perform SQL code reviews and support release management processes (e.g., Azure Dev Ops/TFS).
• Execute testing, debugging, and performance tuning procedures; collaborate cross-functionally to resolve system defects.
• Lead and participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including stand-ups and sprint planning.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for database technologies across application development initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines and business expectations.
• Train, mentor, and develop DBA staff and other IT team members, including cross‑training for backup support.
• Develop, document, and enforce database policies, standards, and operational procedures.
• Support enterprise change management processes and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Maintain database access controls, activity logs, and audit documentation to support SOX compliance and internal/external audits.
• Partner with internal audit teams to provide evidence, implement database controls, and support remediation activities in accordance with SOX requirements.

• 10+ years IT experience 7+ years of recent MS SQL Server DBA experience Advanced SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) experience Advanced SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) experience
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred knowledge and skills with modern cloud data platforms such as Snowflake or Microsoft Fabric.
• Knowledge of cloud database modernization initiatives, including architecture, performance…