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If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.
New Era Technology offers:
· Full Benefits
· Medical
· Dental
· Vision
· 401K match
SUMMARY:
The Enterprise Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the administration, optimization, and maintenance of the organization’s database environments. This role ensures the performance, availability, integrity, and security of all critical databases across on-premises and cloud-hosted systems. The DBA works closely with application owners, data analysts, and infrastructure teams to tune SQL performance, improve query efficiency, and implement best practices for database reliability and scalability.
This role supports both operational and strategic database initiatives and collaborates with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure alignment with design standards and enterprise data strategy.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Administer, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise environments (on-premises and cloud).
- Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks through indexing, query tuning, and resource optimization.
- Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to support application and reporting needs.
- Implement and maintain high availability, disaster recovery (HA/DR), and backup strategies using tools such as Always On, Log Shipping, and SQL Agent Jobs.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to ensure database systems follow standard architecture principles and scalability models.
- Maintain database security, including user access, encryption, and audit logging, in compliance with security and compliance requirements.
- Conduct database health checks, capacity planning, and usage trend analysis.
- Support data migrations, schema changes, and application deployments involving database components.
- Automate routine tasks through scripting (T-SQL, PowerShell, etc).
- Provide on-call support for production issues, including root cause analysis and remediation.
- Experience supporting and optimizing Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments; familiarity with other database platforms such as MySQL is beneficial for supporting vendor systems.
COMPETENCY:
- Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise
- Performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization expertise
- High availability and disaster recovery planning
- Security and compliance awareness (role-based access, auditing, data privacy)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical teams
- Clear documentation and change control discipline
- Familiarity with Agile or DevOps practices is a plus
- Working knowledge of other database engines such as MySQL adds flexibility in supporting diverse application stacks.
EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in an enterprise environment
- Strong proficiency in T-SQL, execution plans, and query analysis
- Experience with Always On Availability Groups, replication, and other HA/DR methods
- Familiarity with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Agent job management
- Proven experience optimizing database performance in both OLTP and OLAP environments
- Exposure to cloud-hosted SQL environments (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS) is a plus
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale applications with complex database backends
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Microsoft certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, MCSA: SQL Server)
- Experience working within structured IT frameworks and architecture standards
- Familiarity with ITIL change management practices is a plus
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR) for data platforms
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: English
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to travel to clients
- Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
- Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
- Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
- Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
- Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
- Regularly understand the speech of another person
- Frequently work on projects that require deadlines
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Based out of a New Era Office location (FL, IN, NJ, NY, MA, PA) or remote. Travel to other offices as needed.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, required work hours may vary depending on business needs.
TRAVEL: Up to 10% travel may be required when needed.
EEO/AA Statement
New Era Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
In addition to federal law requirements, New Era Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Below is the pay range of this position for considered candidates based on qualifications and experience.
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