Database Administrator, Senior in Abbeyville, Colorado at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Database Administrator, Senior based in United States.

This is an opportunity for an experienced database professional to manage and optimize critical database environments supporting large-scale technology operations.
The role focuses on ensuring database reliability, security, performance, and availability across production and non-production systems.
You will work with complex database platforms, including mainframe environments, while implementing best practices for data management and protection.
The position offers the chance to contribute to mission-critical technology solutions in a collaborative and technically driven environment.
You will partner with technical teams to improve performance, strengthen infrastructure, and deliver reliable data services.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented database expert who enjoys solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence.

The Senior Database Administrator will oversee database operations, ensuring stable, secure, and high-performing environments while supporting business and technology objectives.

• Manage and maintain production and non-production database environments, ensuring availability, reliability, and compliance with established standards.
• Monitor database health, capacity, and performance, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Support database architecture, physical data storage design, maintenance processes, access management, and security administration.
• Define and enforce database security policies, including user permissions, access controls, and data protection practices.
• Perform database backup and recovery operations while ensuring effective disaster recovery capabilities.
• Configure database parameters and develop solutions aligned with logical data models and business requirements.
• Define and maintain data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and data warehousing structures.
• Optimize database performance by analyzing resource utilization, query execution, and system behavior.
• Implement tuning strategies to improve database efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and IT teams to support end-to-end performance objectives.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and operational procedures.
• Adapt to evolving project requirements and support additional technical responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate has strong database administration experience, technical expertise with enterprise systems, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Experience working as an ADABAS Database Administrator (DBA) with Software AG products in a mainframe environment.
• At least 3 years of experience managing database systems, including design, testing, implementation, maintenance, and administration across multi-platform environments.
• Proven experience managing production and non-production databases with a focus on stability, security, and performance.
• Hands-on experience with database backup and recovery processes, database configuration, logical data models, and repository design.
• Experience optimizing database access, allocating resources, and improving system performance and efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with DB2 is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers and technical teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe productivity tools.
• Ability to pass required background checks and meet project-specific compliance requirements.

• Competitive annual salary range of $145,600 - $170,372.80 USD.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Wellness programs and employee support resources.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Optional voluntary life and AD&D insurance plans.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching after one year.
• Paid time off.
• Remote work flexibility with opportunities for occasional travel or onsite support when required.
• Professional development opportunities.