Sr. Database Administrator

Meridian Cooperative is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) with deep expertise in Oracle and cross-platform database environments to play a critical role in our enterprise data strategy. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll architect resilient systems, optimize performance at scale, and introduce AI/ML-driven automation to modernize database operations.

If you're passionate about high availability, performance tuning, cloud platforms, and innovation, and enjoy mentoring others while leading impactful initiatives, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Architecture & Reliability

• Design and implement High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions using:
  • Oracle Data Guard / Active Data Guard / RAC
  • SQL Server Always-On Availability Groups
  • PostgreSQL replication
• Lead DR drills and ensure alignment with RTO/RPO objectives

Performance & Optimization

• Conduct deep-dive performance tuning leveraging:
  • AWR, ASH, SQL Trace, TKPROF, DBMS_XPLAN
• Optimize complex PL/SQL and high-volume transaction workloads
• Implement SQL Plan Baselines and advanced tuning strategies

Backup, Recovery & Data Protection

• Architect enterprise backup and recovery strategies using:
  • RMAN, Data Pump, GoldenGate
• Support cloning, migration, and cross-platform data movement

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Deploy and manage databases across:
  • AWS (RDS, Aurora, EC2)
  • Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Drive monitoring, security, and cost optimization using:
  • CloudWatch, IAM, KMS, OCI Monitoring

Security & Compliance

• Implement advanced security controls:
  • Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
  • Unified Auditing, Database Vault
• Ensure compliance with standards such as PCI, SOX

Cross-Platform Database Support

• Support SQL Server (T-SQL, SSMS, Always-On)
• Manage PostgreSQL environments (replication, extensions)
• Provide guidance on NoSQL platforms (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis)

Automation & Innovation

• Develop advanced shell scripting frameworks with logging and error handling
• Leverage AI/ML tools for:
  • Anomaly detection
  • Predictive performance tuning
  • Proactive incident prevention
• Explore GenAI-assisted automation for SQL optimization and documentation

Leadership & Strategy

• Mentor and develop junior DBAs
• Lead database initiatives and contribute to enterprise architecture decisions
• Review and guide schema design for scalability and performance

What You'll Bring

• 6-12 years of hands-on DBA experience in enterprise environments
• Deep expertise in Oracle database administration and PL/SQL development
• Strong background in:
  • Performance tuning and query optimization
  • Backup/recovery (RMAN, Data Guard, GoldenGate)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, OCI)
• Experience supporting SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases
• Advanced skills in:
  • Shell scripting and automation
  • Database security and compliance
  • Schema design, indexing, partitioning
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and OS-level tuning expertise
• Exposure to AI/ML-driven monitoring and automation tools
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to lead and mentor teams

Preferred Certifications

• Oracle Database Administration Certified Professional (OCP)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• AWS Certified Database - Specialty
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate

• Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision
• Education/Training Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health/Wellness Reimbursement
• Excellent Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Time Off: Eligible to begin accrual from date of hire; accrual amount based on years of service. Beginning accrual rate equivalent to 22 days per year. 10 holidays which include the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve. Up to 240 hours of PTO can roll over to the following year.
• Volunteer Time: 8 hours per year
• Retirement: Robust 401K. Following one year of eligible service, the Company contributes in two ways: (1) match of 100% of each dollar you contribute on the first five percent (5%) of eligible compensation, and (2) Employer basic contribution of 4% of base salary (with increases in basic contribution percentage based on years of service). Employees are 100% vested in Company funded contributions from the date they enter the plan.

About Us:

We were formed in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives with a vision for a single enterprise solution provider to serve data processing, IT, and operational needs to cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, Meridian Cooperative has unified multiple leading-edge companies under its umbrella to truly execute that vision. Today, the Meridian Suite serves over 500 utilities across the country with industry-leading enterprise software solutions.