Database Administrator

About the role

A company dedicated to innovation in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy seeks a skilled Database Administrator to join its dynamic team. As one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees while driving forward the future of energy.

Responsibilities

• Leverage strong SQL expertise, including scripting, stored procedure development, and advanced indexing strategies, to support database performance and reliability.
• Apply knowledge of database security protocols, backup and recovery processes, and high-availability architectures to ensure data protection and system resilience.
• Utilize experience with cloud-based database platforms, with a preference for Azure SQL, to support modern, scalable solutions.
• Monitor and evaluate database performance, proactively identifying and implementing optimizations to ensure high availability, stability, and scalability.
• Manage database security, including user access controls, data encryption, and compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Execute and maintain robust backup strategies, and lead periodic disaster recovery testing to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models that enhance application performance.
• Apply patches, upgrades, and configuration changes to database management systems (DBMS) to maintain system security, reliability, and functionality.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including database configurations, maintenance procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for system emergencies.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Business, Operations, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in database administration (SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL). SQL Server is preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in SQL-based environments.
• The ability to communicate complex data structures to various stakeholders.

Skills

• Strong SQL expertise, including scripting, stored procedure development, and advanced indexing strategies.
• Knowledge of database security protocols, backup and recovery processes, and high-availability architectures.
• Experience with cloud-based database platforms, with a preference for Azure SQL.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate database performance, identify and implement optimizations.
• Experience managing database security, including user access controls, data encryption, and compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Experience executing and maintaining robust backup strategies, and leading disaster recovery testing.
• Collaboration with software engineering teams to design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Experience applying patches, upgrades, and configuration changes to database management systems (DBMS).
• Development and maintenance of comprehensive documentation, including database configurations, maintenance procedures, and operational runbooks.
• On-call rotation for system emergencies.

Benefits

Join FTI, a leader in the industry, where you can thrive. We offer competitive compensation, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive environment that fosters growth and success. FTI is committed to providing a wide range of benefits to support your well-being and that of your family.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Typical work hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.

Company Information

FTI is a subsidiary of Faith Technologies, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.