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We partner closely with Samsung’s industry-leading businesses-including Samsung Electronics, Samsung Semiconductor, Samsung Display, and Samsung Research-to design, implement, and support innovative technology solutions that accelerate business performance.\nIn addition to supporting Samsung affiliates, Samsung SDS America works with enterprise customers across a wide range of industries, helping organizations modernize their technology ecosystems through cloud transformation, data management, cybersecurity, AI, enterprise applications, and digital innovation. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, customer-focused approach to deliver secure, scalable, and business-critical solutions.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure enterprise database environments while maintaining the highest standards for performance, availability, and data integrity. This role places a strong emphasis on protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) through encryption, access controls, and other data protection technologies.\nThe ideal candidate will possess both traditional database administration expertise and a strong understanding of database security, ensuring enterprise databases remain highly available, compliant, and protected against evolving security risks.\nResponsibilities\nDatabase Administration\nInstall, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise relational database platforms, including MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.\nMonitor database performance and system health, proactively tuning queries, indexes, and storage to maximize efficiency.\nManage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.\nMaintain highly available database environments through replication, clustering, and failover technologies.\nPerform capacity planning, database upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle maintenance activities.\nTroubleshoot complex database issues while partnering with application development teams on schema design, query optimization, and overall database performance improvements.\nDatabase Security & PII Encryption\nDesign, implement, and maintain encryption solutions for databases containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII), ensuring data is protected both at rest and in transit.\nAdminister encryption keys and integrate databases with enterprise Key Management Systems (KMS) and Hardware Security Modules (HSM).\nImplement appropriate encryption methodologies, including Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), column-level encryption, and tablespace encryption.\nEstablish and enforce data masking, tokenization, and role-based access controls for sensitive information.\nCollaborate with Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory frameworks, including GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and CCPA.\nConduct routine audits of database access, security configurations, and encryption controls to identify and mitigate risk.\nSupport security investigations and incident response activities involving database security or potential data exposure.\nRequirements\nMinimum of 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a closely related role.\nStrong hands-on experience administering one or more enterprise relational database platforms, including SQL Server and PostgreSQL.\nDemonstrated experience implementing database encryption technologies such as Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), column-level encryption, or equivalent solutions.\nExperience working with enterprise key management practices and technologies.\nStrong understanding of database security principles, access controls, auditing, and data protection best practices.\nExperience designing and supporting backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability database environments.\nSolid knowledge of SQL performance tuning and database optimization techniques.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience administering cloud-hosted database platforms such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL.\nFamiliarity with regulatory and privacy compliance frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and PCI-DSS.\nExperience developing automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.\nIndustry certifications related to database administration or cloud database technologies (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server Certification, AWS Database Specialty).\nBenefits\nSamsung SDSA offers a competitive salary, and a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:\nTop-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage\nWellness program\nParental leave\n401K match and savings plan\nFlexible spending accounts\nLife insurance\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Time off\nAdditional benefits\nSamsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation, please send your request the recruiter.\nSamsung SDSA offers a comprehensive suite of programs to support our employees:\nTop-notch medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage\nWellness program\nParental leave\n401K match and savings plan\nFlexible spending accounts\nLife insurance\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Time off\nAdditional benefits\nSamsung SDS America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process for candidates with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.\nThe base pay range for this role depends on appropriate skills, experience, and technical level. 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