Database Administrator III

The Database Administrator III will own the performance, reliability, availability, and continuous improvement of enterprise database platforms. This individual will lead database engineering initiatives, optimize system performance, design and implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, and develop automation using SQL and scripting tools. They will serve as an escalation point for complex database issues, support database security and compliance, validate backup and recovery processes, standardize configurations and operating procedures, mentor junior DBAs, and participate in an on-call rotation and incident response. Travel may be required up to 10-15% annually. This is a senior database administration and engineering role supporting enterprise environments. This is a fully onsite role in Louisville, KY supporting a highly sought after company.

5+ years of SQL Server administration experience. Advanced expertise in database performance tuning and troubleshooting, including query tuning and indexing strategies. Experience designing and implementing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions, including Always On, clustering, and replication. Strong SQL and PowerShell automation and scripting capabilities. Experience managing database backup, recovery, failover, and data protection strategies. Ability to lead team and cross-functional meetings, develop KPIs, and communicate with senior leadership. Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience paired with industry certifications. Experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or similar cloud database platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code or database automation frameworks. Advanced SQL Server or cloud-platform certifications. Experience supporting large-scale or multi-site database environments.