{"id":1665128,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ntt-database-administrator-2","title":"Database Administrator","company":{"id":121,"name":"NTT","domain":"global.ntt","url":"https://alion.io/company/ntt","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Data Science","role_family":"Data Science","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"posting_text","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":108000,"max":154000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":154000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"MS SQL","optional":false},{"name":"MySQL","optional":false},{"name":"Oracle","optional":false},{"name":"PostgreSQL","optional":false},{"name":"SQL","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-02T05:43:47Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-10-02T05:43:47Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States, California (USA)\nMake an impact with NTT DATA\nJoin a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.\nYour day at NTT DATA\nThe Senior Database Administrator is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for ensuring the availability, integrity and performance of complex and critical data assets and works closely with cross functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.\nThe Senior Database Administrator works closely with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management and Capacity and Availability Management to establish the needs of users, monitoring user access and security.\nThis role assists in controlling access to databases environments through permissions and privileges.\nKey responsibilities:\nPerforms the installation, configuration, and maintenance of complex database management systems (DBMS), including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others, as required.\nCollaborates with software developers/architects to design and optimize database schemas, data models, and database-related applications.\nParticipates in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).\nMonitors database performance, identifies performance bottlenecks, and optimizes queries and indexing for optimal database performance.\nDesigns and implements robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.\nMonitors production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline.\nProactively supports the development of database utilities and automated reporting.\nWorks closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.\nPlans and executes database software upgrades and applies patches to keep systems up-to-date and secure.\nCommunicates regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security.\nImplements and manages security measures to safeguard databases from unauthorized access, data breaches, and data loss.\nConducts regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to maintain compliance with data protection standards and regulations.\nWorks collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders, to support database-related initiatives.\nProvides technical support to end-users, assists with database-related enquiries, and conducts training sessions as needed.\nPerforms any other related task as required.\nKnowledge, Skills and Attributes:\nAdvanced proficiency in database administration tasks, including database installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.\nAdvanced knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) to write complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.\nAdvanced understanding of database security principles, access controls, and data encryption methods.\nAdvanced working knowledge in database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.\nAbility to monitor database performance, identify and resolve issues, and optimize database operations.\nAbility to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail on each project.\nAbility to learn new technologies as needed to provide the best solutions to all stakeholders.\nAbility to communicate complex IT information in simplified form depending on the target audience.\nEffective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.\nAdvanced proficiency understanding of the principles of data architecture and data services.\nAdvanced knowledge of application development lifecycle and data access layers.\nExcellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot database-related issues and implement effective solutions.\nExcellent analytical skills related to working with unstructured datasets\nAbility to manipulate, process and extract value from large, disconnected datasets.\nAcademic qualifications and certifications:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field.\nRelevant certification, such as MCSE DBA, oracles associate or equivalent preferred.\nRelevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified; Azure Database Administrator Associate; Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administrator; MySQL Database Administrator; PostgreSQL Certified Professional preferred.\nCompletion of database management courses covering topics like database administration, data modelling, SQL, and performance tuning can provide foundational knowledge.\nRequired experience:\nAdvanced demonstrated experience working as a Database Administrator within an Information Technology organization.\nAdvanced demonstrated experience with database backup and recovery best practices.\nAdvanced demonstrated experience running and creating health assessment reports.\nAdvanced demonstrated experience working with suppliers to deliver solutions.\nAdvanced demonstrated experience in Oracle Enterprise.\nAdvanced demonstrated experience in Microsoft SQL Server.\nAdvanced demonstrated experience managing databases.\nNTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is 108,000.00 - 154,000.00 USD Annual. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.\nWorkplace type:\nRemote WorkingAbout NTT DATA\nNTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune\nGlobal 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through\nresponsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with\nunmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and\napplication services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move\nconfidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more\nthan 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as\nestablished and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each\nyear in R&D.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nNTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.\nThird parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters\nNTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters whether in writing or by phone in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an @nttdata.com email address. 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