Sr. Database Admin, Software Support

The Intersect Group

Mason, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Data Warehousing, Database Administration, Database Administration Software, Database Design, Database Optimization, Database Technology, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Failover, High Availability, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, MySQL, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power BI, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Replication and Remote Mirroring, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Team Player, Technical Leadership, Transaction Processing/Management, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Mason, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

At The Intersect Group, we partner with organizations that depend on secure, high-performing data platforms to power their most critical operations. Our clients operate at scale, balancing innovation with reliability, and value technology professionals who take ownership, collaborate across teams, and continuously improve enterprise data environments.

Position Summary

The Database Administrator is responsible for ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of production database environments across both on-premises and cloud platforms. This role plays a key part in safeguarding data integrity, supporting scalability, and enabling the business through stable, optimized database systems.

On a daily basis, this position leads database administration efforts, proactively monitors performance, resolves issues, and collaborates with engineering and DevOps teams. The Database Administrator drives modernization initiatives, supports cloud adoption, and ensures that backup, recovery, and compliance standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise databases to ensure availability, performance, and reliability
• Lead administration and optimization of SQL Server, Azure SQL, MySQL, and Databricks environments
• Diagnose and resolve performance issues across OLTP and data warehouse platforms
• Design, implement, and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions including AlwaysOn, clustering, replication, and failover groups
• Implement monitoring, automation, proactive health checks, and performance tuning processes
• Drive database migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives across on-premises and cloud platforms
• Partner with engineering, DevOps, analytics teams, and vendors on platform integrations and improvements
• Ensure database security, compliance, backup, and recovery strategies align with enterprise standards

Key Requirements

• Eight or more years of enterprise Database Administrator experience, with a strong focus on SQL Server
• Four or more years of hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Azure database platforms
• Deep expertise in SQL Server and Azure SQL administration and architecture
• Advanced skills in query tuning, performance optimization, and troubleshooting
• Strong experience with high availability, disaster recovery, and database security best practices
• Expert-level database design skills including schema architecture, data modeling, and indexing strategies
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, DevOps, analytics teams, and technical leadership
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, or enterprise analytics platforms
• Experience working with Databricks in production environments
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and CI CD processes related to database deployments
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities to improve operational efficiency

About the Company

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The Intersect Group

The Intersect Group is a different and better business partner. We create unparalleled value for our clients by combining industry-leading Consulting capabilities with comprehensive Staffing and recruitment services. Clients trust us to deliver results based on our deep expertise and proven resources within finance, accounting, and information technology. Through our flexible delivery approach, you get the right solution, at the right time to accelerate your success and achieve all of your mission-critical objectives.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2006