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$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr LaSalle Network is hiring a Database Administrator to support and scale a high-performance data infrastructure in a dynamic, fast-paced trading and financial services environment.
This is a hybrid opportunity based in
Chicago, IL
(3 days/week in-office), where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team focused on maintaining and optimizing a complex database ecosystem.
This role is built for someone who thrives in both day-to-day database administration and long-term engineering projects. You'll work cross-functionally with infrastructure, development, and support teams, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security across production and non-production environments.
Database Administrator Responsibilities
Manage and support enterprise database environments across SQL Server and other technologies Assist in the design, implementation, and tuning of databases to support mission-critical systems Develop and enforce best practices for data management, security, and high availability Support daily database operations, backup/recovery, performance monitoring, and tuning Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to optimize query performance and system stability Participate in on-call rotation and respond to incidents with urgency and precision Manage capacity planning and scaling strategies across environments Contribute to the implementation of cloud database technologies (AWS RDS, Azure Managed Instances, OCI) Ensure compliance with security protocols and regulatory standards (SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC) Maintain documentation, SOPs, and audit readiness for all database systems
Database Administrator Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred) 3+ years of experience in database administration roles Advanced knowledge of SQL Server and scripting languages (T-SQL, PL/SQL) Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell or Python Strong understanding of high availability solutions (e.g., SQL Always On) Experience with database performance tuning, diagnostics, and internals Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Exposure to additional database technologies like Oracle or MongoDB is a plus Solid understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems Previous experience in regulated industries with a grasp of compliance frameworks Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments
What’s in it for you?
You’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity—while playing a key role in supporting global financial operations. If you're curious, resilient, and passionate about improving systems with every release, we want to hear from you.
Mark Siwa
Sr. Project Manager – Technology Services
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
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$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr LaSalle Network is hiring a Database Administrator to support and scale a high-performance data infrastructure in a dynamic, fast-paced trading and financial services environment.
This is a hybrid opportunity based in
Chicago, IL
(3 days/week in-office), where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team focused on maintaining and optimizing a complex database ecosystem.
This role is built for someone who thrives in both day-to-day database administration and long-term engineering projects. You'll work cross-functionally with infrastructure, development, and support teams, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security across production and non-production environments.
Database Administrator Responsibilities
Manage and support enterprise database environments across SQL Server and other technologies Assist in the design, implementation, and tuning of databases to support mission-critical systems Develop and enforce best practices for data management, security, and high availability Support daily database operations, backup/recovery, performance monitoring, and tuning Collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams to optimize query performance and system stability Participate in on-call rotation and respond to incidents with urgency and precision Manage capacity planning and scaling strategies across environments Contribute to the implementation of cloud database technologies (AWS RDS, Azure Managed Instances, OCI) Ensure compliance with security protocols and regulatory standards (SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC) Maintain documentation, SOPs, and audit readiness for all database systems
Database Administrator Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred) 3+ years of experience in database administration roles Advanced knowledge of SQL Server and scripting languages (T-SQL, PL/SQL) Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell or Python Strong understanding of high availability solutions (e.g., SQL Always On) Experience with database performance tuning, diagnostics, and internals Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Exposure to additional database technologies like Oracle or MongoDB is a plus Solid understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems Previous experience in regulated industries with a grasp of compliance frameworks Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments
What’s in it for you?
You’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity—while playing a key role in supporting global financial operations. If you're curious, resilient, and passionate about improving systems with every release, we want to hear from you.
Mark Siwa
Sr. Project Manager – Technology Services
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LaSalle Network by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified about new Database Administrator jobs in
Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $57,000.00-$75,000.00 5 days ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$150,000.00 8 months ago Chicago, IL $103,510.00-$137,121.60 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $90,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$120,000.00 5 months ago Glenview, IL $97,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $75,000.00-$85,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $124,987.00-$154,980.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $95,000.00-$105,000.00 3 weeks ago Wood Dale, IL $110,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $124,000.00-$163,000.00 3 days ago Chicago, IL $108,880.00-$163,320.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $130,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Deerfield, IL $98,600.00-$157,500.00 1 month ago Deerfield, IL $98,600.00-$157,500.00 1 month ago Manager, Database Analysis & Design | Oracle | SQL | MySQL
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