Lead NoSQL Database Administrator

Overview

Genesis
10 is seeking a Lead No

SQL Database Administrator for a direct hire position with a manufacturing/distribution client located in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

The Lead No

SQL Database Administrator will play a critical role in optimizing and managing a large-scale enterprise No

SQL platform, primarily built on Apache Cassandra and Data Stax. This highly technical role involves hands-on administration, architecture guidance, automation, and mentoring of junior database administrators. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of Cassandra/Data Stax and be capable of supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term roadmap initiatives across a mission-critical data environment.

• Design, implement, and manage complex No
  
  SQL database architectures across multiple data centers.
• Lead the configuration, monitoring, automation, and performance optimization of Cassandra/Data Stax platforms.
• Provide hands-on mentoring and guidance to junior and mid-level database administrators.
• Collaborate with consultants, architects, and internal software teams to design and implement technical solutions.
• Support automation platforms (Ansible) by understanding and improving scripts and processes.
• Participate in major platform rollouts, projects, and roadmap planning (1–5 years outlook).
• Conduct monthly health checks, reporting, and proactive improvements for database systems.
• Partner with suppliers/consultants while maintaining strong internal expertise to reduce contractor dependency.

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Minimum 7–10 years of database administration experience, with at least 5+ years focused on No
  
  SQL platforms.
• Deep expertise with Apache Cassandra and Data Stax (table structures, configuration management, architecture).
• Proven ability to design and deploy highly available and scalable No
  
  SQL solutions.
• Strong background in automation tools and scripting (Ansible preferred).
• Experience mentoring and developing junior technical staff.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work as a W2 employee of Genesis
  10 (no corp to corp).

$121,000 – $185,000 per year (depending on experience). Exceptional candidates may be considered above this range.

Genesis
10 is ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years. We place thousands of consultants and employees across the United States in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent roles, with access to many Fortune 100 firms and a wide range of industry verticals.

• Access to hundreds of clients, many with long-standing relationships with Genesis
  10.
• Opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis
  10; many consultants work exclusively with Genesis
  10 for years.
• Experienced recruiting team with extensive industry experience.
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
• Remote opportunities available

Genesis
10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.