What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Database Administrator position at Meridian Cooperative?
Description
As a Senior Database Administrator, you’ll be the technical leader driving reliability, scalability, and security across our enterprise data ecosystem. You’ll design and tune high-availability systems, guide our database and cloud strategy, and mentor the next generation of DBAs — all while shaping how data powers our business.
What You’ll Do
We were formed in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives with a vision for a single enterprise solution provider to serve data processing, IT, and operational needs to cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, Meridian Cooperative has unified multiple leading-edge companies under its umbrella to truly execute that vision. Today, the Meridian Suite serves over 500 utilities across the country with industry-leading enterprise software solutions.
As a Senior Database Administrator, you’ll be the technical leader driving reliability, scalability, and security across our enterprise data ecosystem. You’ll design and tune high-availability systems, guide our database and cloud strategy, and mentor the next generation of DBAs — all while shaping how data powers our business.
What You’ll Do
- Design and maintain high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions — think Oracle RAC, Data Guard, SQL Always-On, and PostgreSQL replication.
- Lead performance tuning initiatives using AWR, ASH, SQL Trace, TKPROF, and advanced optimizer tools.
- Architect enterprise-wide backup and recovery strategies using RMAN, Data Pump, and GoldenGate.
- Drive database modernization in AWS (RDS, Aurora, EC2) and OCI (Autonomous DB, Exadata Cloud).
- Implement advanced security controls (TDE, Unified Auditing, Database Vault) aligned with GDPR/HIPAA/SOX.
- Partner with engineers and architects to design scalable schemas and ensure data integrity.
- Leverage automation, scripting, and even AI/ML-based tools for predictive performance and incident prevention.
- Mentor junior DBAs, lead key initiatives, and influence the future of our database and cloud strategy.
- Deep expertise in Oracle PL/SQL, SQL Server (T-SQL), and PostgreSQL tuning and administration.
- Hands-on experience with HA/DR, RMAN, GoldenGate, Data Guard, and cross-platform migrations.
- Strong shell scripting and automation skills for proactive monitoring and optimization.
- Proven success managing cloud-based databases (AWS, OCI) — from setup to security and cost optimization.
- Solid understanding of database security frameworks, encryption, and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) is a plus.
- A collaborative mindset — able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and mentor others.
- Oracle Database Administration Certified Professional (OCP)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Database – Specialty
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
- Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision
- Education/Training Reimbursement
- On-Site Education Courses
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health/Wellness Reimbursement
- Excellent Life and AD&D insurance
- Paid Time Off: Eligible to begin accrual from date of hire; accrual amount based on years of service. Beginning accrual rate equivalent to 22 days per year. 10 holidays which include the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve. Up to 240 hours of PTO can roll over to the following year.
- Volunteer Time: 8 hours per year
- Retirement: Robust 401K. Following one year of eligible service, the Company contributes in two ways: (1) match of 100% of each dollar you contribute on the first five percent (5%) of eligible compensation, and (2) Employer basic contribution of 4% of base salary (with increases in basic contribution percentage based on years of service). Employees are 100% vested in Company funded contributions from the date they enter the plan.
We were formed in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives with a vision for a single enterprise solution provider to serve data processing, IT, and operational needs to cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, Meridian Cooperative has unified multiple leading-edge companies under its umbrella to truly execute that vision. Today, the Meridian Suite serves over 500 utilities across the country with industry-leading enterprise software solutions.
