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Sr Database Administrator

North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY AUTHORITY

Summary

The purpose of this position is to ensure the stability, integrity, and security of enterprise database platforms. Extensive knowledge in the design, implementation, maintenance, optimization, and recoverability of database systems is required. Extensive knowledge of database technologies, protocols, and tools including Microsoft SQL Server 2005-2014, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), and SQL Scripting is required. Experience with Windows SQL Clusters and virtual environments (i.e., VMware, Hyper-V) as well as working with application designers and data architects is required. Proven experience and success in database capacity planning, database security principles, disaster recovery and general database management procedures with large-scale (greater than 10 TB) OLTP, RDBMS, and OLAP platforms is required. An understanding of applications development and the software development lifecycle is preferred. The ability to work flexible hours is required.

Starting Rate: $111,525/annually - $146,744/annually - $190,767/annually

Retention Bonus: $1500

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H1-B visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and support for enterprise databases including: Complex design and implementation of physical database structures, including required database design documentation. Evaluating upgrades to determine changes needed before implementation and how to leverage upgrade functionality. Planning for infrastructure and operational changes such as SQL Server upgrades, code migrations, and applications/infrastructure upgrades. Researching, testing and installing new database-related software. Expert understanding of physical data modeling, database design principals, and the system development lifecycle. Designing backup/recovery/reorg strategy for system resources as well as the security and replication strategies. Utilizing database monitoring tools (i.e. Idera, Spotlight, Redgate) and developing procedures to maximize database availability and performance while meeting defined targets. Conducting maintenance proactively.
  • Proven experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2005-2014 databases, including SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Scripting.
  • Proven success in database capacity planning, designing and implementing database security principles, disaster recovery and general database management procedures within large-scale (greater than 10 TB) OLTP, RDBMS, and OLAP environments.
  • Proven experience working with Windows SQL Clusters and virtual environments (i.e., VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Experience in project management and project management methodologies.
  • Develop, manage, and monitor highly complex infrastructure and database configurations/changes, upgrades and etc.
  • Mentor less experienced Database Administrators. This may include assigning work, reviewing work for adherence to standards, and provide coaching guidance.
  • Scopes, plans, prioritizes, and performs multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Master’s degree.
  • 5 – 7 years’ experience.

Preferred

  • Job-related industry certifications.

About NTTA: NTTA is a political subdivision of Texas created to acquire, construct, maintain and operate toll roads in North Texas. As a customer-driven organization, NTTA delivers a safe and reliable toll system for millions of customers each year in one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. NTTA is a vibrant organization with a highly qualified, energized and engaged team focused on achieving Excellence and we are looking for talented individuals to join us.

Our mission: We are committed to providing a safe and reliable toll road system, increase value and mobility options for our customers, operate the Authority in a businesslike manner, protect our bondholders, and partner to meet our region's growing need for transportation infrastructure.

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NTTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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