Senior Database Administrator - 2 & 3rd Shift

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At Regions, the Database Administrator analyzes, designs, creates, and implements databases including access methods, device allocations, validating checks, organization, and security, with limited guidance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs data models and physical databases, data dictionaries, and schemas

• Executes the installation, upgrades and tests of database software’s

• Develops and implements strategic database recovery plans and procedures

• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues effectively

• Monitors database environment to ensure ongoing efficiency

• Researches new technologies and advises senior leadership on the changing environment

• Prioritizes customer service and interpersonal relationships

• Manages and coordinates multiple projects

• Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices

• May offer advice and guidance to junior administrators

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or High School Diploma/GED with completion of a technical training program in software development programming language

• Six (6) years of experience in Computer Science or a related field

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance

• Ability to work independently within a team environment

• Ability to present of technical information to audiences

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficient in database monitoring and tuning

• Possess a strong theoretical knowledge of relational database techniques

• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills

• Strong research skills with the ability to analyze data and create professional reports

• Understanding of relational database model

The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) serves as the technical lead and subject matter expert for enterprise database environments, including production, development, test, QA, and disaster recovery platforms. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, optimization, security, and ongoing support of mission-critical database systems. The Senior DBA partners closely with application, infrastructure, architecture, security, and business teams to ensure database platforms are highly available, secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives.

Key responsibilities include database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, performance monitoring and tuning, backup and recovery, capacity planning, automation, troubleshooting, and maintenance across multiple database environments. The Senior DBA provides production support for business-critical systems, participates in incident response and root cause analysis, and plays a key role in high availability and disaster recovery planning, testing, failover, and recovery activities.

This position also manages database-related service requests, incidents, and changes through established IT service management and change control processes, ensuring timely communication and execution. The Senior DBA is responsible for maintaining database security and compliance through access management,…