Sr. Database Administrator

We are looking for a technically deep, automation-minded individual to join our team as a Sr Database Administrator. This role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for the performance, integrity, availability, and security of USANA’s Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server database environments, including leading our on‑premises to AWS RDS cloud migration.

• Design, implement, and manage Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server databases with a focus on high availability, reliability, and peak performance
• Conduct regular system audits, capacity planning, and performance tuning — including query optimization, index strategy, and wait‑event analysis
• Administer clustering, Always On Availability Groups (AOAG), and replication technologies to ensure continuous data availability
• Maintain robust backup, recovery, and disaster‑recovery strategies and regularly validate recoverability targets (RTO/RPO)
• Lead and execute USANA’s on‑premises to AWS RDS migration, covering Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server workloads
• Architect and implement AWS RDS and Aurora configurations, including Multi‑AZ deployments, read replicas, and automated backups
• Configure AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and Schema Conversion Tool (SCT) for schema translation and data transfer
• Develop and maintain advanced Python and Bash automation scripts using AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor) to accelerate development
• Design, build, and implement end‑to‑end automated AI workflows using enterprise AI agent and MCP platforms such as True Foundry
• Develop, implement, and enforce database security policies including role‑based access control, auditing, data masking, and encryption standards
• Manage database secrets, credentials, and certificates using AWS Secrets Manager and organizational vault solutions
• Collaborate with IT, application development, and data engineering teams to align database architecture with business strategy
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior and mid‑level DBAs, fostering a culture of knowledge‑sharing and continuous learning
• Participate in on‑call rotation for critical database incidents and provide timely escalation and resolution

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of hands‑on DBA experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and/or SQL Server in production environments
• Demonstrated experience with AWS RDS, Aurora, and cloud database migration projects
• Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for database automation and monitoring
• Experience with AWS DMS, SCT, IAM, Secrets Manager, and cloud security best practices
• Working knowledge of Dev Ops tools including Ansible AWX, Git/Bitbucket, and database deployment frameworks such as Red Gate Flyway
• Strong understanding of high‑availability architectures, backup/recovery strategies, and disaster recovery

• Hands‑on experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor) and enterprise AI agent/MCP platforms for workflow automation
• Experience with Quest Share Plex replication and Always On Availability Groups (AOAG)
• AWS certification (e.g., Database Specialty, Solutions Architect) is a strong plus
• Familiarity with data masking, compliance frameworks, and vulnerability remediation in database environments

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• On‑site medical and mental health clinic for you and your dependents
• Flexible paid time off, including sick time, vacation, holidays, family hours, and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
• 401(k) match and profit‑sharing bonus
• Chiropractor visits, massages, fitness classes, and full‑service gym
• Free and discounted USANA products
• Tuition reimbursement, mentorship opportunities, and learning and development licenses

Location:

Salt Lake City, Utah – hybrid/in‑office.