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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DBA Administrator - **Company:** East West Bank - **Location:** El Monte, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, User Authentication, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Warehousing, Database Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Windows PowerShell, Query Optimization, Release Management, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, Transact-SQL, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, System Availability, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Information Technology, Data Management - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=63ccbbb596228fb1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. * 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments. * Strong experience with: + SQL Server 2022 and 2025 + Database performance tuning and optimization + Query tuning and troubleshooting + Backup and recovery processes + High availability and disaster recovery solutions + Security administration and auditing * PowerShell scripting and automation * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced financial services environment., * Experience supporting large-scale enterprise database environments. * Experience with Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances, and AWS cloud database services. * Familiarity with SSIS, SSRS, Azure Data Factory, and enterprise data warehouse platforms. * Experience supporting financial institutions or other highly regulated environments. * Knowledge of FFIEC, NIST, SOX, GLBA, SOC, and related regulatory frameworks. * Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, database deployments, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies. Key Competencies * Database Performance Management * High Availability & Disaster Recovery * Information Security & Data Protection * Automation & Process Improvement * Incident and Problem Management * Regulatory Compliance * Risk Awareness * Team Collaboration * Technical Leadership * Continuous Improvement Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time. ## Description East West Bank is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to support and manage the Bank's enterprise database platforms. The DBA is responsible for ensuring the availability, security, performance, integrity, and recoverability of mission-critical database systems across on-premises and cloud environments. This role partners closely with application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, architecture, and business teams to deliver secure, resilient, and highly available data platforms that support the Bank's operations and regulatory requirements., * Install, configure, administer, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments across development, test, disaster recovery, and production platforms. * Manage database availability, performance, capacity planning, and overall platform health. * Monitor and troubleshoot database, operating system, and application performance issues. * Administer Always On Availability Groups, clustering, replication, and other high-availability technologies. * Support database patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management activities. * Maintain database standards, configuration baselines, and operational procedures. Security & Compliance * Implement and enforce database security controls, authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing requirements. * Manage database access requests and privileged account administration. * Ensure compliance with Bank policies, standards, regulatory requirements, and audit expectations. * Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, evidence, and technical expertise. * Assist in vulnerability remediation and security hardening efforts. Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity * Develop, monitor, and maintain database backup and recovery strategies. * Execute and validate database restore testing activities. * Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and recovery operations. * Ensure recovery objectives and data protection requirements are met., * Administer Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, and related cloud database technologies. * Support cloud migration initiatives and modernization efforts. * Collaborate with enterprise architecture teams on database platform strategy and governance., * Participate in change management, release management, and production deployment activities. * Develop and maintain automation solutions using T-SQL, PowerShell, and other tools to improve operational efficiency. * Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operating procedures., * Work closely with developers, infrastructure engineers, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior DBAs and support personnel. * Participate in major incident response and problem management activities. * Serve as a subject matter expert for database technologies and best practices. * Perform other duties as assigned. Working Relationships The DBA works closely with: * Application Development Teams * Information Security * Infrastructure and Cloud Operations * Enterprise Architecture * IT Risk and Compliance * Business Application Support Teams * Audit and Regulatory Examination Teams Success Measures * Database platform availability and reliability * Successful backup and recovery testing results * Regulatory and audit compliance outcomes * Security and vulnerability remediation performance * Incident reduction and operational efficiency improvements * Delivery of database modernization and automation initiatives ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. All of them. 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