What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Database Admin III position at The Judge Group?
Overview
The Senior Database Administrator III is responsible for the health, performance, and maintenance of all MS SQL Server instances, including on-premises SQL Server instances and Azure SQL Databases. As the organization transitions toward a more Azure-native infrastructure, this role will evolve. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and proactive in embracing this shift.
This role also provides Level 1 support for our Oracle databases. The Senior Database Administrator III reports to the Vice President of Data Services.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Maintenance
- Conduct upgrades and apply patches
- Perform backup & restore requests and object-level data refreshes
- Maintain documentation of database systems and procedures
- Manage and resolve ticket requests
- Promote SQL objects between environments
- Maintain SQL Server linked servers and SSRS environment
- Manage user security in Entra/AD and SQL Server
Troubleshooting
- Identify and resolve SQL Server job failures
Communication
- Collaborate with Support and Application Development teams
- Participate in walk-throughs and design sessions
- Update ticketing system
- Coordinate with Oracle support partners for cluster maintenance
Uptime
- Monitor production MS SQL and Oracle instances using built-in tools, Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager, and Oracle EOM
- Proactively address issues before they impact systems
Change Control
- Enforce ticketing protocols for object promotion
- Assist in developing and implementing change control systems
Personal Development & Additional Responsibilities
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices
- Maintain and grow relevant technical skills
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Experience Requirements:
- 4–7 years of experience in database administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred
- Proficient in:
- Complex backup and recovery processes
- SQL, including PL/SQL and T-SQL
- Database performance optimization
- Experience as a Microsoft Service Administrator required
- Skilled in performance tuning, backup/recovery methods, and SQL Server architecture
- Familiarity with SQL Server patching
- Experience with Azure SQL Database and a willingness to grow with a cloud-first strategy
- Ability to adapt to evolving infrastructure and contribute to modernization efforts