> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4690388-distributed-database-administrator-ii](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4690388-distributed-database-administrator-ii). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Distributed Database Administrator II - **Company:** Active Network, LLC - **Location:** Johns Creek, GA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Computing Platforms, Backup Devices, Data Compression, Databases, Data Recovery, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Data Store, Entity Relationship Models, Microsoft SQL Server, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Database Optimization, Database Tools and Utilities, User Accounts - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=decf78ed3be513ac ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience * Typically Minimum 2 Years Relevant Exp * Microsoft SQL experience * With the Installation, Customization, Testing and Maintenance of database systems within a production environment. It's a bonus if you have: * Bachelor's Degree: IT related field Linux experience * Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders. ## Description Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Distributed Database Administrator II to join our ever evolving Database Administration team and help shape the future of global commerce. In this role you will administer database utilities, monitor the relationships between the database users and applications, and maintain the organization's databases across multiple platforms and computing environments. Apply understanding of relational database concepts and query languages in order to design required summary or aggregation tables to support analyses. Collaborate with technology/infrastructure staff to identify data relationships and functional requirements; analyze and resolve issues related to information flow and content. Maintain database support tools, database tables and dictionaries and recovery and back-up procedures. Perform data modeling studies and develops detailed data models; maintains data model and entity relationship diagrams. What you'll own: * Assists more experienced Database Administrators (DBAs) with the testing of database software, utilities and patches within a test environment. Assists in the migration of tested/approved database software, utilities, and patches to production. Begins to demonstrate a database administration acumen. * Assists with the completion of authentication and authorization requests by creating/purging/maintaining user accounts, adding/deleting/modifying table and data permissions. Performs and/or sets up scheduled database audit procedures to track the who/when changes are made or new items are created within the database environment. * Assists in the scheduling of database back-up tasks. Observes and supports more experienced DBAs during a disaster recovery and/or recovery exercises to continue familiarization and knowledge of database recovery tasks. * Assists more experienced DBAs with storage and capacity planning by executing established reports, gathering additional data and occasionally performing basic routine maintenance such as data compression or defragmentation. * Participates in database tuning, optimizing, and monitoring tasks by assisting more experienced DBAs with the execution of routine tasks such as monitoring query performance and rebuilding inconsistent and/or corrupt indexes. * Assists more experienced DBAs during application failures to further develop knowledge and application of troubleshooting techniques. * Gathers data/reporting and assists with the production and maintenance of operational database documentation, such as SQL Disaster Recovery, SQL Recovery Presentation, Naming Standards, Performance and Tuning., We know it's bigger than just your career. It's your life, and your world. That's why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here's a taste of what you can expect. * A competitive salary and benefits package that recognizes your contribution * Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business * Access to learning, development and on-the-job experiences that expand your expertise * A supportive, inclusive team environment where your ideas and input matter * Time to give back through community and charity initiatives * A global employee assistance programme to support your wellbeing * Recognition through a global platform that celebrates your achievements https://jobs.globalpayments.com/en/why-global-payments/benefits/ Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa). Diversity and EEO Statements Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms - one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.