Senior Database Administrator (Automation, Cloud & Data Analytics)

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Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support and modernize enterprise database platforms with a focus on automation cloud technologies and data analytics. This role combines deep database expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scripting and Power BI/dashboarding to enable scalable operations and data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support SQL Server and PostgreSQL across on-prem and cloud environments (Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure)
• Automate database provisioning patching and configuration using IaC and scripting
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to provide insights into database performance availability and capacity
• Partner with application and infrastructure teams to enable cloud-native and self-service database solutions
• Support high availability disaster recovery performance tuning and security controls
• Implement monitoring alerting and observability metrics aligned to enterprise standards
• Ensure compliance audit readiness and adherence to enterprise database standards
• Participate in incident response root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
• Embraces mentorship and training from senior engineers; shares own perspective on KeyBank processes and/or applicable trends and previous experiences.
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures including without limitation acting professionally at all times conducting business ethically avoiding conflicts of interest and acting in the best interests of Keys clients and Key.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments both server-hosted and managed service (DBaaS)
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL both server-hosted and managed service (DBaaS)
• Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell Python or equivalent)
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code languages (Terraform Ansible or similar) and orchestration tools (i.e. Harness)
• Experience building or supporting data visualization solutions (Power BI or similar)
• Solid understanding of performance tuning HA/DR and database security
• Ability to operate effectively in a large regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud database platforms (GCP Cloud SQL Azure SQL AWS RDS)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace Azure Monitor etc.)
• Knowledge of data modeling ETL processes or analytics workflows
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries

Education

• Bachelors Degree (preferred)

• OR equivalent experience (required)

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant experience (required)

Key Skills & Tools

• Database: SQL Server PostgreSQL
• Automation: PowerShell Python Terraform Ansible
• Analytics & Visualization: Power BI (DAX data modeling dashboard design)
• Monitoring: Dynatrace Azure Monitor (or similar)
• DevOps: Gitlab CI/CD pipelines
• Working Knowledge of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Working Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Basic Understanding of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the companys business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
• Working Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate recognize and resolve technical issues on hardware software application or operation.
• Working Knowledge of the features and facilities of systems; ability to integrate and communicate among applications databases and technology platforms.
• Working Knowledge of availability management; ability to utilize strategies and tools to ensure the timely availability of business data and applications.
• Working Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) systems; ability to utilize a variety of system tools guarantee service availability and ensure optimal IT system performance.
• Working Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) standards and policies; ability to utilize a variety of administrative skill sets and technical knowledge to manage organizational IT policies standards and procedures.
• Working Knowledge of emerging technologies; ability to design apply and evaluate new information technologies for business environments.

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Keys Values and abide by Keys Code of Conduct.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients frequent use of PC/laptop occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Work Location Category

• Hybrid (2 days)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

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