Database Administrator Team Lead (DBA Team Lead)
Location: Brentwood, TN
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: DevOps
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Database Administrator Team Lead (DBA Team Lead) Position OverviewIDR is currently searching for a highly skilled and experienced Database Administrator Team Lead (DBA Team Lead) for a full-time opportunity with a top client in Nashville, TN. This position is ideal for professionals with an extensive background in relational database management and administration who are passionate about guiding and mentoring technical teams. As a DBA Team Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational excellence, security, and performance of our client's enterprise database systems, both on-premise and in cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the day-to-day and strategic management of complex enterprise database systems, ensuring robust support across both on-premise and cloud-based platforms.
- Maintain and optimize the availability, performance, recoverability, and security of all data platforms to support business objectives.
- Provide hands-on leadership and direction to a team of skilled database engineers and administrators, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
- Develop, implement, and enforce standards for database performance monitoring, alerting, and telemetry to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinate closely with Information Security (InfoSec) and Audit teams to ensure all database systems comply with corporate security policies and regulatory requirements.
- 8-10 years of progressive experience in IT, with a primary focus on relational database management and administration.
- At least 2 years of proven experience leading or mentoring technical teams in database or platform engineering roles.
- Demonstrated expertise with Oracle, SQL Server, and Exadata systems, including advanced troubleshooting and optimization skills.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, and Bash for automation and process improvement.
- Familiarity with cloud-native databases, including but not limited to Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL technologies.
- Join an organization recognized for its industry leadership and commitment to innovation, with over 25 years of proven experience in major markets.
- Enjoy a team-oriented and supportive culture, with opportunities for professional growth and skill development as a Database Administrator Team Lead in Nashville, TN.
- Participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Program, and benefit from a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Work for an employer honored with ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award for 12 consecutive years.
Nashville, TN, offers a vibrant business community, dynamic culture, and excellent quality of life, making it an attractive location for professionals seeking career advancement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.