Senior Database Engineer

We\'re a growing startup building something big — and our infrastructure needs to grow with us. As we scale, we need a hands-on IT leader who can be both architect and operator: someone who builds systems that last, protects the company from real-world threats, and makes technology feel invisible to the people who rely on it every day. $23.00 hourly Full-time Location: Columbus, GA Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Hourly; Non-Exempt Reports To: District Manager Travel: Yes, travel is expected for this position (50%). $48.00 hourly Full-time Requirement/Must Have: Strong experience in ETL development and data engineering. Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, and PySpark. Experience in data warehousing and database performance tuning. Knowledge of data integration and cloud platforms. Full-time What You\'ll Do Systems & Data Own and support our SAP environment (or lead SAP implementation/rollout if not yet in place), including integrations with other business systems Plan and execute data migrations with a focus on integrity, minimal downtime, and clean cutover Evaluate, select, and manage core business systems as the company scales Security Design and maintain our security posture: endpoint protection, network security, access controls, and incident response Own email security (spam/phishing defense, DMARC/DKIM/SPF, encryption, secure email gateways) Manage domain administration, DNS, SSL/TLS certificates, and related infrastructure Lead security awareness efforts and ensure the company follows security best practices as it grows (compliance frameworks like SOC 2 a plus) Infrastructure & Employee Experience Design, build, and maintain an internal, employee-facing intranet/portal for company resources, documentation, and communication Manage user provisioning/deprovisioning, device management, and IT support for a growing team Select and manage vendor relationships and licensing (cloud, SaaS, hardware) Build IT policies, documentation, and processes that scale with headcount Leadership Serve as the go-to voice on technology strategy and risk for leadership Set the IT roadmap and budget as the company grows, including when to bring on additional IT staff Translate technical risk and opportunity into plain language for non-technical stakeholders What You Bring 5+ years in IT management, systems administration, or a related technical leadership role Hands-on experience with SAP (administration, support, or implementation) Proven experience leading or supporting data migration projects Strong background in IT security — network, endpoint, and email security specifically Experience managing domains, DNS, and related web/email infrastructure Experience building or managing an internal intranet or employee portal (SharePoint, Confluence, custom-built, or similar) Comfort operating as a "department of one" in a startup environment — equally comfortable racking a switch and presenting a security roadmap to leadership Strong communication skills; able to explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical decision-makers Self-starter who documents well and builds for scale, not just for today Nice to Have Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, SAP certifications, Microsoft/Azure, etc.) Experience in a high-growth or startup environment Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.) relevant to our industry Experience standing up IT from scratch or through a major systems migration Why Join Us Real ownership — you\'ll shape the IT function, not inherit someone else\'s mess Direct access to leadership and a real say in strategic decisions Competitive salary, benefits, and equity/growth opportunity as an early technical hire Columbus, GA location The cities near Columbus, GA with cloud engineer jobs include: Athens, Savannah, Macon, Chattanooga, Mobile, Tallahassee, Birmingham, Augusta, Huntsville, Atlanta. #J-18808-Ljbffr