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Sr Database Admin III
Job in
Wayne, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 19087, USA
Listed on 2025-10-31
Listing for:
The Judge Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-10-31
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Data Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
The Senior Database Administrator III is responsible for the health, performance, and maintenance of all MS SQL Server instances, including on-premises SQL Server instances and Azure SQL Databases. As the organization transitions toward a more Azure-native infrastructure, this role will evolve. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and proactive in embracing this shift.
This role also provides Level 1 support for our Oracle databases. The Senior Database Administrator III reports to the Vice President of Data Services.
ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities:
Maintenance
- Conduct upgrades and apply patches
- Perform backup & restore requests and object-level data refreshes
- Maintain documentation of database systems and procedures
- Manage and resolve ticket requests
- Promote SQL objects between environments
- Maintain SQL Server linked servers and SSRS environment
- Manage user security in Entra/AD and SQL Server
Troubleshooting
- Identify and resolve SQL Server job failures
Communication
- Collaborate with Support and Application Development teams
- Participate in walk-throughs and design sessions
- Update ticketing system
- Coordinate with Oracle support partners for cluster maintenance
Uptime
- Monitor production MS SQL and Oracle instances using built-in tools, Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager, and Oracle EOM
- Proactively address issues before they impact systems
Change Control
- Enforce ticketing protocols for object promotion
- Assist in developing and implementing change control systems
Personal Development & Additional Responsibilities
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices
- Maintain and grow relevant technical skills
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Experience Requirements:
- 4–7 years of experience in database administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred
- Proficient in:
- Complex backup and recovery processes
- SQL, including PL/SQL and T-SQL
- Database performance optimization
- Experience as a Microsoft Service Administrator required
- Skilled in performance tuning, backup/recovery methods, and SQL Server architecture
- Familiarity with SQL Server patching
- Experience with Azure SQL Database and a willingness to grow with a cloud-first strategy
- Ability to adapt to evolving infrastructure and contribute to modernization efforts
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