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# Senior Database Administrator - (DBA)

- **Company:** First Technology Federal Credit Union
- **Location:** Hillsboro, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,500.0 - $147,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Databases, Virtualization Technology, Data Logging, Diagnostic Tools, System Availability, Database Performance, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=09eb18d7af8eae71

## About the Role

* Minimum 5 years' experience in database administration including database security, design, data modeling, capacity planning, high availability solutions and disaster recovery; experience in the financial services industry is preferred
 * Experience in implementing recovery procedures and disaster recovery function to protect the MS SQL database
 * Expert knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and MS SQL Server (current versions), including the use of all SQL troubleshooting tools
 * Demonstrated effective time management skills and the ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment
 * Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to resolve complex issues with minimal direction
 * Ability to foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to express ideas concisely and logically
 * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
 * Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems is preferred
 * Certification/License: MS SQL is preferred

## Description

* Partner with business units to develop application implementation strategy, and configure, maintain critical SQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate applications
 * Define and implement key database performance metrics and develop remediation plans and lead implementation as appropriate
 * Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems
 * Manage high availability clusters and availability groups to support business requirements
 * Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end
 * Design and implement automation processes, track issues, and document changes
 * Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
 * Act as a subject matter expert to share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members
 * Provide 24/7 support with rotating on-call duties after hours within predetermined and agreed upon service expectations
 + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions