Deloitte · 1 day ago
Senior DBA
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $163K/yr
6+ years expDeloitte is a leading professional services firm, and they are seeking an experienced Senior DBA to provide technical leadership for operational management of enterprise databases. The role focuses on ensuring performance, reliability, availability, and security across on-premises and cloud environments, while also offering 24x7 production support and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Provide 24x7 production support for Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Cassandra, Informix, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB (and related environments) across on-prem and cloud (Azure, GCP) via rotational shifts and on-call
Administer, monitor, and maintain databases in production and non-production environments, ensuring stability and operational readiness
Own and improve backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies; conduct restore tests and DR readiness activities
Perform routine health checks, proactively identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize queries, indexing, and configurations to meet service expectations
Manage database security (access controls, user permissions, auditing) and support compliance with organizational policies and standards
Coordinate and execute database patching, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime and strong change control
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support deployments/releases and resolve database-related defects and operational issues
Monitor and resolve incidents end-to-end, including triage, remediation, root cause analysis (RCA), and documentation of fixes and prevention actions
Automate routine operational tasks using scripting and/or database management tools to reduce manual effort and improve consistency
Maintain clear documentation of procedures, configurations, and support processes for internal knowledge sharing and operational continuity
Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers (Directors), project team members, and representatives from various functional and / or technical teams, including escalating any matters that require additional attention and consideration from engagement management
Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes including implementing leading practice workflows, addressing deficits in quality, and driving operational outcomes
Qualification
Required
6+ years hands-on experience as a database administrator (DBA) managing one or more of: Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, Cassandra, Informix, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB, and related environments
5+ years strong SQL scripting and database troubleshooting (performance analysis, query optimization, issue isolation)
3+ years automation and operational optimization using scripting (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL, SQL, shell scripting)
5+ years in-depth experience with backup/recovery, high availability (e.g., clustering, Always On, Data Guard) and performance tuning across database platforms
3+ years experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, Nagios)
2+ years experience with automation/IaC (infrastructure as code) frameworks such as Ansible and Terraform
4+ years solid understanding and application of database security best practices (access controls, auditing, encryption, least privilege)
4+ years proven experience with database patching, upgrades, and migrations with minimal downtime
3+ years operating effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities (production support/operations)
2+ years supporting database audit requirements and license management activities
5+ years excellent communication and documentation (runbooks, change records, incident/RCA documentation)
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Preferred
Analytical/ Decision Making Responsibilities
Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products
Can operate independently or with minimum supervision
Excellent Written and Communication Skills
Ability to deliver technical demonstrations
Benefits
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Deloitte
Deloitte is a business consulting company that offers audit, consulting, financial advisory, and tax services.
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