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# Database Administrator

- **Company:** IDR, Inc.
- **Location:** Lubbock, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Relational Databases, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Backup and Restore, Enterprise Software Applications, Sql Server Database Administration, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/710c0b09-7b5f-41e0-9df2-564a131e72ec

## About the Role

* Bachelor\'s degree with coursework in computer science, MIS, IT, or related field.
 * 5+ years of experience providing SQL Server database administration and operational support.
 * 5+ years' experience in Windows & Linux infrastructure administration and troubleshooting.
 * Strong experience in backup, restore, disaster recovery, and access management.
 * Experience managing multiple RDBMS including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.

## Description

IDR is seeking a Database Administrator to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role involves supporting and maintaining large-scale database systems and infrastructure within a higher education environment, ensuring stability and operational efficiency., * Join the Enterprise Technology Solutions Team supporting multiple universities and institutions across Texas.

 * Focus on hosting, maintaining, and supporting existing databases in a highly operational environment.
 * Responsible for ensuring environment stability, system backups, restorations, and infrastructure support.
 * Play a key role in managing access, provisioning, and escalations related to databases and server infrastructure.
 * Support Linux and Windows servers with a focus on operational support rather than development., By submitting this application, you acknowledge and consent to engage in conversation with a recruiter or virtual recruiter from IDR Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners by receiving calls, AI-generated calls, texts, or emails to the contact information provided. Please ensure that the contact information provided is one you are permitted to use and are authorized to receive such messages on. If your contact information changes during the application process, please notify IDR promptly. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can opt-out of receiving communications at any time by saying or replying with "STOP" and "HELP" for help. To view our privacy policy, you may access it here (;br>PandoLogic. Keywords: Database Administrator (DBA), Location: Lubbock, TX - 79411


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