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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Administrator III - **Company:** UNCOMMON - **Location:** Portland, ME, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Databases, Document-Oriented Databases, Job Scheduling, Microsoft SQL Server, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Deployment, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services, Transact-SQL, Scripting, System Availability, Data Layers, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobsinmaine.com/jobs/512526392/apply ## About the Role You are a person who is passionate about supporting and maintaining production and/or non-production databases of significant and/or strategic impact across the enterprise. We need someone who is comfortable with being a resource for operations and technical administration. In the role of Database Administrator III, you will be responsible for providing guidance on leveraging database solutions to meet the needs of the organization. * * Tell us about your experience with Database Administration. * Are you a team player and a self-motivator? * What is your experience with conducting business in a way that is credit to a company? * We are counting on you to manage multiple projects using your problem-solving skills. * We are looking for someone UNCOMMON. What is uncommon about you? Are you highly committed? Are you team-oriented? Do you value professionalism, trust, honesty, and integrity? If so, we cannot wait to meet you., * Bachelor's or associate degree and five years of database administration preferred. * If no degree, a minimum of seven years of experience in database administration. * Knowledge of Cognizant/TriZetto Facets data model\application is a huge plus. * Ability to create T-SQL scripts required. * Highly organized and responsible. * Ability to work independently or in a team environment with minimal supervision. * Analytical mindset and proven problem-solving skills. * Self-starter who can multi-task. * Demonstrated ability to be highly productive in a fast-paced environment. * Experience in creating and maintaining complex SQL Databases, SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions. * Extensible knowledge in implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting SQL replication and high availability architectures. * Knowledge of programming languages a plus. * Experience using PowerShell. * Experienced in installing and configuring SSIS\SSRS\SSAS. * Health Care experience is a plus. * Willingness to learn new platforms i.e., Job Schedulers, Open-Source Databases, code deployment software's. * Azure experience is a plus but not required. ## Description * T-SQL performance tuning to resolve day-to-day\critical production issues using native SQL Server and third-party tools. * Performs configuration, scripting, analysis, installation, monitoring, upgrades, and administration for database management systems. * Ensure service level agreements are met for internal and external clients. * Off-hour production support (including weekends) and 24/7 on-call rotation necessary. * Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards. * Effectively communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with both technical and business teams as well as auditors. * Perform database administration tasks, such as backups, point-in-time restores, maintenance plans based on mission critical applications the organization utilizes. * Knowledgeable at the data layer for either operational and or project level work. * Support key components of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). * Provide technical cross training to more junior DBA's. * Ensure minimum necessary and best practices are being followed from a security perspective. * Establishes critical strategic and operational goals; develops and implements new products, processes, standards, or operational plans to achieve strategies. * Perform other related duties as necessary. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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