What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator position at NaviStone?
Database Administrator
Delivering Growth!
Delivering growth for marketers is what NaviStone is all about. For B2C brands in considered-purchase verticals, we deliver proven, time-tested results. The NaviStone platform empowers marketers by finding, activating, and converting lucrative audiences, with incredible impact.
The Role
As our Database Administrator (DBA), you will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our data infrastructure. This role will collaborate closely with data engineers, analysts, and developers to ensure data is well-structured, accessible, and optimized for marketing and business analytics use cases. The ideal candidate has a passion for data architecture, enjoys working in lean environments, and brings both technical rigor and strategic thinking.
What You'll Do
• Administer and maintain our databases, data warehouses, and related systems
• Optimize database performance and automate tuning for speed, scale, and reliability
• Design and implement data retention, backup, and disaster recovery solutions
• Develop and maintain database documentation, standards, and governance practices
• Work with cross-functional teams to design efficient data models and pipelines
• Manage roles, permissions, and data access policies to ensure security and compliance
• Automate database management tasks using scripting and orchestration tools
• Support the design of data flows from marketing platforms, CRM, and internal tools
• Participate in data audits and performance reviews to ensure data quality and accuracy
• Stay current on data warehousing best practices
What You Will Need to Succeed
• At least 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator, Data Engineer, or similar role
• 2 years of hands-on experience with Snowflake, Redshift, and Postgres, including data modeling, security, and performance tuning
• Expertise in SQL, data warehousing, and ETL/ELT processes
• Expertise working in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data integration tools (Temporal, Airflow)
• Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and orchestration
• Experience deploying and managing data governance, data privacy, and security best practices
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, small-team environment
• Strong documentation and communication skills
Location: Cincinnati, OH in Over-the-Rhine
Hybrid role, in office 2 days per week
Develop your best you, and reinvigorate for what’s next
NaviStone’s benefits, programs, and perks are purpose-built to help you grow stronger professionally, and personally. We offer generous medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits for you and your family. We never stop growing, and we never stop learning. Want to explore AI? Develop new coding skills? Become a better presenter? Grow your leadership skills? Learn advanced yoga? We offer countless professional and personal development opportunities to fuel your ambitions.
We’re a Rocketship, but even Rocketships need rest! We work hard, and we go fast. But we also recharge. With unlimited vacation, a generous number of paid holidays, and fun employee events throughout the year, you can refuel and reinvigorate for the incredible journey ahead.