Sr. Sybase Database Administrator Engineer

Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced

Senior Sybase Database Administrator Engineer

to manage, optimize, and support mission‑critical Sybase environments hosted both on‑premises and in

AWS Cloud . The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in

Sybase ASE ,

Linux environments ,

automation scripting , and

database migration

activities. This role requires a strong hands‑on engineer capable of troubleshooting complex issues, improving database performance, and ensuring high availability and security in enterprise environments. This is a

hybrid position , based in

Virginia (VA)

or

Texas (TX) , with periodic on‑site collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize

Sybase ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise)

databases across on‑premises and AWS environments.

Perform

database upgrades, migrations, and replication setup

across various Sybase versions and Linux platforms.

Implement and manage

high availability (HA)

and

disaster recovery (DR)

configurations.

Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and perform proactive

performance tuning and debugging .

Develop and maintain

automation scripts

using

Unix Shell scripting

and

Python

for database backups, monitoring, and configuration management.

Implement

role‑based access control (RBAC) ,

encryption , and other security measures.

Manage and troubleshoot

AutoSys job scheduling , replication, and connectivity issues.

Provide

production support

and ensure minimal downtime for critical systems.

Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability and compliance.

Deliver consulting and advisory services to internal stakeholders on database design and best practices.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of strong, hands‑on experience in

Sybase Database Administration (ASE and Transact‑SQL) .

10+ years of experience supporting

Sybase on Linux environments , both on‑premises and in

AWS Cloud .

Proven expertise in

database upgrades, migrations , and

version management

in cloud environments.

Proficiency with

AutoSys scheduler ,

replication setup , and

HA/DR

configurations.

Hands‑on experience with

Unix Shell scripting

and

Python automation

for database functions.

Experience automating

backup, monitoring, and configuration

processes in AWS.

Strong analytical and

problem‑solving

abilities for complex database issues.

Excellent

communication ,

time management , and

technical presentation

skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects effectively in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Skills

Experience with

AWS RDS for Sybase

or similar managed database services.

Familiarity with

CI/CD integration

for database deployments.

Exposure to

cloud security best practices

for data encryption and compliance.

Soft Skills

Detail‑oriented with a focus on reliability and performance.

Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Self‑motivated, proactive, and capable of handling multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Work Environment

Hybrid position

based in

Virginia (VA)

or

Texas (TX)

with occasional in‑office collaboration.

Opportunity to work on large‑scale, high‑impact enterprise database systems.

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