Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Project Management Institute is seeking a Lead Database Platform Administrator who will lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments. The role involves administering and optimizing various databases, managing mission-critical workloads, and ensuring data security and compliance while implementing scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems
• Administering and optimizing databases such as SQL Server on Virtual Machines (on-prem & Azure IaaS), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Snowflake, and Azure Cosmos DB
• Managing mission-critical workloads, ensuring data security and compliance, and implementing scalable solutions for both OLTP and analytical environments
• Playing a key role in database upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, automation, performance tuning, and incident/change management, aligning with ITIL best practices and enterprise governance standards

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• 7–10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Strong experience with SQL Server (2017–2022+) and Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience with HA/DR solutions (Always On, clustering, log shipping, replication)
• Knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of database security and encryption techniques
• Proficiency in scripting and automation
• Working knowledge of Snowflake architecture, administration, and cost management
• Experience managing or supporting Azure Cosmos DB (Core SQL API preferred)
• Experience operating in ITIL aligned environments for incident, change, and problem management
• Exposure to DevOps / CI CD practices for database deployments is a plus

Benefits

• An excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location.
• Skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.
• Access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.
• Flexible options to help balance work time and your time
• Award and bonus opportunities.

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