Senior Database Administrator | $125k

Feldspar & Flint LLC is a Recruiting & Staffing firm that specializes in operational strategy across core business functions.If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.We are seeking a Database Administrator to oversee complex enterprise database environments, guide a team of technical professionals, and shape database architecture and operational standards. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with responsibility for database performance, security, reliability, and continuous improvement.ResponsibilitiesLead enterprise database administration, ensuring database systems remain secure, reliable, scalable, and optimized for business operations.Mentor and provide technical direction to Database Administrators and other technical resources, establishing priorities and improving team effectiveness.Design and maintain enterprise database architectures, including data models, schemas, operational data stores, and data marts.Establish database administration standards, governance policies, security controls, and operational procedures across the organization.Oversee database performance optimization, backup and recovery strategies, archiving, and change management.Direct database implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and troubleshooting activities in collaboration with infrastructure and application teams.Evaluate technical resource requirements, assign priorities, assess staff performance, and support technical hiring decisions.Partner with IT leadership to align database capabilities with organizational objectives, improve operational processes, and communicate performance and project status.QualificationsApproximately 8+ years of experience supporting large, complex enterprise database environments, or equivalent technical experience.Demonstrated experience leading Database Administrators or related technical teams, including resource planning, mentoring, and performance evaluation.Strong database administration and architecture expertise encompassing schema design, stored procedures, triggers, transaction logs, backup and recovery, and performance optimization.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.Working knowledge of enterprise operating systems, including Windows, Linux, AIX, or Solaris, with the ability to support diverse technical environments. xhyhwjd Experience developing technical standards, coordinating complex infrastructure initiatives, or implementing enterprise data governance practices; relevant professional certifications are beneficial.