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The Judge Group

Senior Database Administrator

The Judge Group, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States, 19087

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Senior Database Administrator III | The Judge Group | Internal Recruitment The

Senior Database Administrator III

is responsible for the health, performance, and maintenance of all MS SQL Server instances, including on-premises SQL Server instances and Azure SQL Databases. As the organization transitions toward a more Azure-native infrastructure, this role will evolve. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and proactive in embracing this shift.

This role also provides Level 1 support for our Oracle databases. The Senior Database Administrator III reports to the Vice President of Data Services.

Primary Responsibilities Maintenance

Conduct upgrades and apply patches

Perform backup & restore requests and object-level data refreshes

Maintain documentation of database systems and procedures

Manage and resolve ticket requests

Maintain SQL Server linked servers and SSRS environment

Manage user security in Entra/AD and SQL Server

Troubleshooting

Identify and resolve SQL Server job failures

Communication

Collaborate with Support and Application Development teams

Participate in walk-throughs and design sessions

Update ticketing system

Coordinate with Oracle support partners for cluster maintenance

Uptime

Monitor production MS SQL and Oracle instances using built-in tools, Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager, and Oracle EOM

Proactively address issues before they impact systems

Change Control

Enforce ticketing protocols for object promotion

Assist in developing and implementing change control systems

Personal Development & Additional Responsibilities

Stay current with industry trends and best practices

Maintain and grow relevant technical skills

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Experience Requirements

4–7 years of experience in database administration

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science preferred

Complex backup and recovery processes

SQL, including PL/SQL and T-SQL

Database performance optimization

Experience as a Microsoft Service Administrator required

Skilled in performance tuning, backup/recovery methods, and SQL Server architecture

Familiarity with SQL Server patching

Experience with Azure SQL Database and a willingness to grow with a cloud-first strategy

Ability to adapt to evolving infrastructure and contribute to modernization efforts

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