Senior database administrator job description
Updated March 14, 2024
7 min read
A senior database administrator is a highly trained technical professional responsible for the installation, design, and management of an organization's databases. Their duties include creating and maintaining highly secure databases, conducting tests and repairs, and tutoring other staff members on how to interact with the database.
Find better candidates in less time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.
Example senior database administrator requirements on a job description
Senior database administrator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior database administrator job postings.
Sample senior database administrator requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in database architecture and administration.
- Proficient in relational database design and optimization.
- Strong knowledge of database security and auditing.
- Experience with database performance tuning.
Sample required senior database administrator soft skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multitask.
- Aptitude to learn new technologies quickly.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Senior database administrator job description example 1
Fiserv senior database administrator job description
Job Title
Sr. Mainframe DB2 DBA
Job Purpose
What does a great Sr. Mainframe DB2 DBA do?
The Sr. Mainframe DB2 DBA provides database administration and system support for existing production database environments to include performance of the following related tasks: query writing, configuration, database creation, security, system monitoring and tuning, disaster recovery planning, implementation and backup and recovery. The primary purpose of the Sr Database Administrator is to provide senior-level IBM DB2 technical support (administration, performance, design, and maintenance) for all Fiserv IBM mainframe-based DB2 applications. This support includes working with many different application teams and other Fiserv database administrators.
As a Sr. Mainframe DB2 DBA, you can look forward to:
Collaborating with Development, Operations, and other technical teams on new and existing DB2 project implementations Maintaining DB2 system options and SQL for optimum performance and availability Assisting with the development and maintenance of DB2 standards and roadmaps Providing on-call support Leading efforts to guide team to best practices for database usage, high availability and business continuity.Creating and supporting databases across internal and end-user applications.Maintaining databases, including all production, backup and development systems Administering database security across all database environments as appropriate Providing guidance to other database administrators to expand the role and capabilities of the database environment.Maintaining a state-of-the-art knowledge of existing standard methodologies in database administration.Mentoring Jr. level DBA'sSupporting application deployment and provisioning of database systems during business and non-operating hours Crafting and developing database processes (i.e., stored procedures, configuration files, tables, views, and functions)
Minimum Requirements:
At least 5 years hands-on experience supporting DB2 in large IBM z/OS Mainframe environment Associates degree in Computer Science/Management or related field Knowledge of BMC or/and CA database tools
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education:
Bachelors or Master's in Computer Science or related field
Learn more about Fiserv: Life moves fast. And as it does, we know most people aren't thinking about “financial services” But we are. We help people and businesses move money and information every minute of every day. Our solutions connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another, millions of times a day, behind the scenes, reliably and securely. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments enabling innovative financial services experiences that are in step with the way people live and work today. The company's approximately 44,000 associates proudly serve clients in more than 100 countries, so their customers, members and consumers can move money when and where they need it, at the point of thought. Our Aspiration is to move money and information in a way that moves the world. As a FORTUNE™ 500 company and one of FORTUNE Magazine World's Most Admired Companies for the sixth consecutive year, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation. Explore the possibilities of a career with Fiserv and Find Your Forward with us.
We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Fiserv is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
Apply using your legal name Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
Fiserv is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and it is the Company's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability (as long as the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), and any other characteristic protected by Law.
Sr. Mainframe DB2 DBA
Job Purpose
What does a great Sr. Mainframe DB2 DBA do?
The Sr. Mainframe DB2 DBA provides database administration and system support for existing production database environments to include performance of the following related tasks: query writing, configuration, database creation, security, system monitoring and tuning, disaster recovery planning, implementation and backup and recovery. The primary purpose of the Sr Database Administrator is to provide senior-level IBM DB2 technical support (administration, performance, design, and maintenance) for all Fiserv IBM mainframe-based DB2 applications. This support includes working with many different application teams and other Fiserv database administrators.
As a Sr. Mainframe DB2 DBA, you can look forward to:
Collaborating with Development, Operations, and other technical teams on new and existing DB2 project implementations Maintaining DB2 system options and SQL for optimum performance and availability Assisting with the development and maintenance of DB2 standards and roadmaps Providing on-call support Leading efforts to guide team to best practices for database usage, high availability and business continuity.Creating and supporting databases across internal and end-user applications.Maintaining databases, including all production, backup and development systems Administering database security across all database environments as appropriate Providing guidance to other database administrators to expand the role and capabilities of the database environment.Maintaining a state-of-the-art knowledge of existing standard methodologies in database administration.Mentoring Jr. level DBA'sSupporting application deployment and provisioning of database systems during business and non-operating hours Crafting and developing database processes (i.e., stored procedures, configuration files, tables, views, and functions)
Minimum Requirements:
At least 5 years hands-on experience supporting DB2 in large IBM z/OS Mainframe environment Associates degree in Computer Science/Management or related field Knowledge of BMC or/and CA database tools
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education:
Bachelors or Master's in Computer Science or related field
Learn more about Fiserv: Life moves fast. And as it does, we know most people aren't thinking about “financial services” But we are. We help people and businesses move money and information every minute of every day. Our solutions connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants and consumers to one another, millions of times a day, behind the scenes, reliably and securely. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments enabling innovative financial services experiences that are in step with the way people live and work today. The company's approximately 44,000 associates proudly serve clients in more than 100 countries, so their customers, members and consumers can move money when and where they need it, at the point of thought. Our Aspiration is to move money and information in a way that moves the world. As a FORTUNE™ 500 company and one of FORTUNE Magazine World's Most Admired Companies for the sixth consecutive year, we are committed to excellence and purposeful innovation. Explore the possibilities of a career with Fiserv and Find Your Forward with us.
We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Fiserv is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
Apply using your legal name Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
Fiserv is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and it is the Company's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability (as long as the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), and any other characteristic protected by Law.
Post a job for free, promote it for a fee
Senior database administrator job description example 2
General Dynamics senior database administrator job description
+ Resolve problems associated with SQL server and SharePoint system data.
+ Gather data, designs formats, and create new programs or adjust existing programs as needed to create reports while documenting all changes.
+ Analyze and troubleshoot software database systems and performance problems and accurately document actions taken.
+ Must be able to effectively prioritize needs and to satisfy those needs in a timely manner.
+ Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
+ Ability to participate in special projects as required.
+ Review quarterly Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), remediate open vulnerabilities and report compliance.
+ Knowledge of server administration and network connectivity.
**Education**
BA/BS or equivalent years of experience
**Qualifications**
+ 3 - 8 years of systems administration experience analysis of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or later
+ 8570 certification: IAT Level II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP
+ Secret DoD Security Clearance
+ Computing environment certificate in Microsoft Windows (MCP) or equivalent within 6 months of hire.
COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
+ Gather data, designs formats, and create new programs or adjust existing programs as needed to create reports while documenting all changes.
+ Analyze and troubleshoot software database systems and performance problems and accurately document actions taken.
+ Must be able to effectively prioritize needs and to satisfy those needs in a timely manner.
+ Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
+ Ability to participate in special projects as required.
+ Review quarterly Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), remediate open vulnerabilities and report compliance.
+ Knowledge of server administration and network connectivity.
**Education**
BA/BS or equivalent years of experience
**Qualifications**
+ 3 - 8 years of systems administration experience analysis of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or later
+ 8570 certification: IAT Level II Certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP
+ Secret DoD Security Clearance
+ Computing environment certificate in Microsoft Windows (MCP) or equivalent within 6 months of hire.
COVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.
We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.
Senior database administrator job description example 3
SAIC senior database administrator job description
Database Admin/Engineers design and implement the management, monitoring, security, and privacy of data using the full stack of data services to satisfy business needs.
Database Administrator/Engineer to provision and set up data platform technologies which are mainly in the cloud. This resource will manage and secure the flow of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. The data platforms used may include relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL Servers), SAP Hana, nonrelational databases, data streams such as splunk, and file stores.
+ Primary responsibilities are to ensure that the databases run efficiently and securely
+ Primary responsibilities include using services and tools to ingest, egress, and transform data from multiple sources.
+ Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and meet data requirements.
+ Design and implement solutions.
+ Manage, monitor, and ensure the security and privacy of data to satisfy business needs.
**Qualifications**
REQUIREMENTS:
+ Bachelors and 5 years or more experience.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
+ Strong SAP experience in financial background preferred
Target salary range: $100,001 - $125,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2214628
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Database Administrator/Engineer to provision and set up data platform technologies which are mainly in the cloud. This resource will manage and secure the flow of structured and unstructured data from multiple sources. The data platforms used may include relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL Servers), SAP Hana, nonrelational databases, data streams such as splunk, and file stores.
+ Primary responsibilities are to ensure that the databases run efficiently and securely
+ Primary responsibilities include using services and tools to ingest, egress, and transform data from multiple sources.
+ Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and meet data requirements.
+ Design and implement solutions.
+ Manage, monitor, and ensure the security and privacy of data to satisfy business needs.
**Qualifications**
REQUIREMENTS:
+ Bachelors and 5 years or more experience.
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
+ Strong SAP experience in financial background preferred
Target salary range: $100,001 - $125,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2214628
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Start connecting with qualified job seekers
Resources for employers posting senior database administrator jobs
Average cost of hiring
Recruitment statistics
How to write a job description
Examples of work conditions
Senior database administrator job description FAQs
Ready to start hiring?
Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024