General Information
Country: USA State: Ohio City: Cincinnati Descriptions & Requirements
About the Role
As the Database Administrator Team Lead, you will lead a team responsible for managing our SQL Server infrastructure while driving adoption of cloud and NoSQL technologies like Azure SQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch. This role blends technical expertise with leadership to ensure our database environments are high-performing, reliable, and scalable.
Whats in it for you
Competitive base salary Advancement opportunities with structured career paths Access to the latest emerging technologies Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training Comprehensive benefits package Health, dental, and vision coverage 401k with company match Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement, and more
Certified Great Place to Work and voted a 2019-2026 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT
What Youll Be Doing
Lead and mentor a team of Database Administrators, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Manage workload distribution, project assignments, and performance evaluations to ensure team efficiency. Provide technical guidance and support, career development for team members. Oversee the administration of SQL Server environments, including installation, configuration, patching, backups, and performance tuning. Drive the teams expansion into cloud and NoSQL platforms, such as MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL. Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data integrity across all database systems. Implement and manage monitoring tools, like Datadog and SolarWinds DPA, to proactively identify and resolve performance issues. Analyze system metrics and logs to optimize database performance and resource utilization. Lead automation initiatives to streamline routine DBA tasks, including backups, patching, monitoring, and alerting. Develop and maintain scripts and tools using PowerShell, T-SQL, or other technologies to improve operational efficiency. Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate database automation into CICD pipelines. Enforce database security policies, access controls, and compliance with internal and external regulations. Partner with InfoSec and DevOps teams to ensure secure and compliant database operations. Work closely with developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to support data-driven initiatives. Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences to align database strategies with business goals
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field 5 years of hands-on experience in SQL Server administration with recent leadership responsibilities Proficiency in emerging database technologies, including MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and Azure SQL Experience with database monitoring tools, such as Datadog, SolarWinds DPA, or related Strong understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies Familiarity with automation and infrastructure tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, GIT, PowerShell, or Kubernetes Willingness to provide after-hours emergency support or participate in scheduled maintenance as needed Experience with cloud-based SQL services, such as Azure SQL Database or AWS RDS for SQL Server, preferred Experience integrating database operations into DevOps workflows and CICD pipelines, preferred
Location
4289 Ivy Pointe Boulevard, Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
Employment Visa Sponsorship
Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future, e.g., F-1 STEM OPT H-1B TN J1, etc., will not be considered.
About Us
Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it. As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting and after-hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless, which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.
Whats Your Worth
Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.
Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at recruiting@tql.com.