Senior SQL Database Administrator

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Job Summary

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our Database Administration team. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, administration, and day-to-day maintenance of technical and operational activities associated with database systems to ensure high-level environment support and availability.

You will join a specialized team of professionals who report to the Database Administration Manager and serve as high-level problem-solvers for application development staff.

What You'll Do

• Manage Database Operations: Oversee the design, installation, and upgrade of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) while performing performance monitoring and tuning to ensure optimal speed, efficiency, and availability.
• Collaborate on Technical Solutions: Partner with application developers, systems programmers, and analysts to create database schemas, estimate capacities, and resolve complex client problems.
• Ensure Data Integrity and Compliance: Lead backup and disaster recovery implementations while adhering to strict security and change management policies to ensure systems compliance and data recoverability.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive Experience: At least five to seven years of in-depth experience in the design, administration, and support of Microsoft (SQL) Server database systems.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of server-side development (triggers and stored procedures), SQL Always On Technology, Window Server Clusters, SSRS, SSIS and cross-platform networking in a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) environment.
• Problem-Solving Proficiency: Proven ability to troubleshoot production database issues, perform capacity planning, and manage client expectations in high-pressure, complex environments.
• Educational Foundation: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required for this role.

Compliance Obligations

Please note that this role requires meeting specific federal clearance standards:

• Residency & Citizenship: A three-year United States residency requirement and clearance issued to United States citizens or Legal Permanent Residents.
• Background Verifications: Candidates must pass a criminal verification and a credit check focusing on federal debt or unfiled tax returns.
• Selective Service: Male candidates must be registered for the Selective Service.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans to support your long-term well-being.
• Paid time off and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth through conferences and industry trade groups.
• Flexible work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

Note on Support: This role shares rotational 24-hour operational on-call and emergency coverage responsibilities.

Reasonably expected salary range: $123,500.00 - $164,700.00

Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.

Category: Information Technology