Senior Database Administrator
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 110 - 150
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a Senior Database Administrator at Foley you will own the reliability security and performance of our cloud-based data platforms. Youll play a critical role in supporting our AWS data warehouse environment while partnering cross-functionally with Engineering Product Infrastructure and business leaders to ensure our data systems scale securely and reliably as the business grows.
What youll do:
Own database reliability performance and availability
Lead administration monitoring tuning and optimization of Microsoft SQL Server and Amazon Redshift environments
Design and maintain high availability backup and disaster recovery strategies that meet business SLAs
Lead data warehouse operations in AWS
Own and optimize our AWS-based data warehouse architecture ensuring performance scalability and cost efficiency
Partner with Data and Analytics teams to support reporting analytics and downstream AI use cases
Manage database security and access controls
Own database security across platforms including user access roles permissions encryption and auditing
Partner with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure compliance with internal standards and external requirements
Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to data access integrity and availability
Collaborate cross-functionally
Work closely with Product Engineering Infrastructure and Analytics teams to align database solutions with product and business needs
Communicate database risks tradeoffs and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders including leadership
Drive operational excellence and automation
Improve reliability through automation scripting and proactive monitoring
Leverage modern tooling and AI-assisted capabilities to reduce manual work and improve operational signal
Who you are:
You might thrive in this role if you have 7 years of experience managing production database environments
Deep expertise in Microsoft SQL Server including performance tuning indexing and HA/DR
Strong hands-on experience with AWS data warehouse technologies including Amazon Redshift
Proven experience managing database security access controls and permissions in regulated or security-conscious environments
Comfortable working cross-functionally with Product Infrastructure Engineering and leadership teams
Demonstrated AI fluency and curiosity with experience using automation or AI-enabled tools to improve reliability monitoring or efficiency
Nice to have:
Experience with additional AWS services (RDS EC2 S3 IAM monitoring/logging tools)
Exposure to data engineering pipelines or analytics platforms
Location: This role is primarily remote (US based) and will work in EST hours with the expectation of occasional visits to our offices for team collaboration training or company events.
This role may be based remotely out of the following states: Arizona Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin
About us
At Foley were reimagining how safety-sensitive industries hire stay compliant and manage risk. Weve evolved into a modern SaaS company with an all-in-one AI-ready platform that helps transportation construction distribution and utility businesses operate faster smarter and safer.
As we continue to grow were looking for curious strategic thinkers who thrive in complexity are motivated by making an impact and want to join a team thats passionate about building great products and supporting customers. Our core values Teammateship Grit and Innovation guide everything we do. Whether were collaborating internally or helping customers we approach every challenge with optimism humor and a shared commitment to success.
Benefits
Foley offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) with company match paid time off and holidays wellness programs and an employee assistance program.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at
Employment Status
Employment with Foley is on an at-will basis. Nothing in this job posting or in future communications should be construed as a contract of employment.
Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- SQL
- High Availability
- PL/SQL
- Solaris
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Database Design
- Performance Tuning
- MySQL
- Shell Scripting
- Database Administration
- Oracle
