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Database Administrator

TEKsystemsEverett, WAL5 SeniorSeptember 15th, 2026
Overview In this role, you will manage enterprise databases with a strong emphasis on compliance, security, and performance. You will assess environments against standards, drive remediation, and help establish long-term database governance. You will also handle day-to-day administration, optimization, and disaster recovery planning to ensure resilient, compliant platforms. The position is remote with Hawaii Standard Time availability and requires US work authorization, focused on supporting critical database environments. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, dental & vision401(k)Life InsuranceShort and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)PTO / vacation Responsibilitiesreview databases for compliance against standards and audit requirementsidentify gaps, perform remediation, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement long-term standardsadminister databases with focus on performance, security, and availabilityoptimize database performance and conduct tuningplan and test disaster recovery and business continuity strategiesmaintain and operate critical database platformscoordinate with cross-functional teams to align with regulatory and technical requirements Key requirementsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experienceextensive experience administering databases in large enterprise environmentsstrong hands-on MS SQL Server experience (installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, monitoring, performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup, recovery, security)experience reviewing for compliance, security standards, audit requirements, risk remediationadvanced SQL development (stored procedures, functions, constraints, indexing, partitioning, DDL, DML, T-SQL)backup and recovery strategies, disaster recovery, and business continuity planningknowledge of database security, access controls, change management, and RDBMS best practicesexcellent documentation, communication, and problem-solving skillsability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and handle confidential informationremote position with availability during HST; authorized to work in the United Stateshealthcare industry experience is preferred but not requiredstrong communicationcustomer service mindsetproblem-solvingMicrosoft SQL ServerSnowflake (preferred)database security and governance