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# Database Administrator - USC only. Onsite in MIchigan

- **Company:** G-TECH Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Farmington Hills, MI, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Database, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Recovery, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, Perl (Programming Language), Failover Clustering, Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Online Transaction Processing, Operational Databases, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Enterprise Data Management, Scripting, Database Performance
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e7f2353c-6011-4d52-bf2b-49362459a122/database-administrator-usc-only-onsite-in-michigan

## About the Role

* Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on Database Administrator experience supporting enterprise environments.
 * PostgreSQL: Direct experience administering PostgreSQL databases (experience with EnterpriseDB / EDB is highly preferred).
 * SQL Server: Hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.

Technical Skills & Expertise:

 * Scripting Languages: Proficiency in PowerShell, BASH, KSH, Python, or Perl.
 * Operating Systems: Experience managing databases hosted on Microsoft Windows Server and Unix/Linux environments.
 * Performance Tuning: Proven ability to tune and optimize database performance for both OLTP and Data Warehouse workloads.
 * High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Hands-on experience with HA solutions, failover clusters, disaster recovery planning, and robust backup/recovery software.
 * Cloud & Migration: Experience with Cloud database migration and administration (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Professional Competencies:

 * Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating across multi-disciplinary technical teams during performance triaging.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on documenting procedures and mentoring peers.
 * Problem-solving mindset with the ability to innovate and think creatively to resolve complex technical challenges.

Work Schedule & Environment

 * Work Location: Hybrid schedule based out of Farmington Hills, MI or Okemos, MI (4 days onsite per week, 1 day remote per week).
 * On-Call Expectation: Participation in a shared 24/7 on-call rotation every month.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our Enterprise Data team. In this role, you will focus on PostgreSQL and SQL Server environments, taking ownership of the installation, patching, security, performance tuning, and capacity management across our enterprise database landscape.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of deep database administration expertise, strong scripting skills for automation, and the drive to collaborate across teams to ensure peak system performance and data integrity., * Production Operations: Monitor day-to-day activities across production and non-production database systems to ensure smooth, uninterrupted operation. Manage storage space at both the database and OS levels.

 * Alerting & Incident Response: Respond to and build automated alerts to maintain database stability and performance integrity. Participate in a monthly 24/7 on-call rotation.
 * Process Automation: Develop processes, procedures, and scripts to automate routine maintenance, health checks, and manual DBA activities.
 * Backup & Recovery: Manage backup/recovery procedures, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies for all enterprise databases.
 * Performance & Integration: Triage performance issues in both OLTP and Data Warehouse environments. Evaluate, recommend, and oversee the implementation of new database technologies into the enterprise architecture.
 * Documentation & Guidance: Develop work instructions, operational manuals, and best-practice documentation to train team members and guide cross-functional teams.