Sr. Database Administrator - Computing Services

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive benefi...
Hybrid
Microsoft sql server administration
Windows server experience
Cloud database management azure aws
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating database platforms across public clouds and hybrid architectures while ensuring security and cost-effectiveness

Job Summary

  • The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating database platforms across public clouds and hybrid architectures while ensuring security and cost-effectiveness.
  • This role requires leading database migration efforts, refactoring applications for cloud-native usage, and implementing Infrastructure as Code to manage environments reproducibly.
  • Carnegie Mellon University offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, retirement savings with employer contributions, tuition benefits, and a free transit pass.

Matching Summary

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating database platforms across public clouds and hybrid architectures while ensuring security and cost-effectiveness.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microsoft SQL Server administration
  • Windows Server experience
  • Cloud database management Azure AWS
  • Infrastructure as Code Terraform
  • Disaster recovery planning and testing
  • T-SQL development and query optimization
  • Hybrid cloud architecture operations

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring junior staff members
  • ITIL Foundation certification
  • Security certifications CISSP
  • Azure Solutions Architect certification
  • AWS Database Specialty certification
  • Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
  • Passion for intelligent risk taking

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 3-5 years of database administration experience
  • 3-5 years of systems administration experience
  • Hands-on Microsoft SQL Server and Windows Server expertise
  • Experience with cloud-managed relational and NoSQL databases
  • Proven experience with HA/DR and scaling in the cloud
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform

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