Lead Database Platform Administrator
Project Management Institute · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead database platform design and management.
- Administer SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, Cosmos DB.
- Ensure data security, compliance, and scalability.
- Manage upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery.
- Optimize performance and implement automation.
About the role
Lead Database Platform Administrator
Are you a dreamer, innovator, thinker and a do-er who believes in contributing to something that makes a difference? Pursue your passion. Join PMI.
How You’ll Make a Difference
You will lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems. You will administer and optimize databases such as SQL Server on Virtual Machines (on-prem & Azure IaaS), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Snowflake, and Azure Cosmos DB. You will manage mission-critical workloads, ensuring data security and compliance, and implementing scalable solutions for both OLTP and analytical environments. You will play a key role in database upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, automation, performance tuning, and incident/change management, aligning with ITIL best practices and enterprise governance standards.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 7–10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
- Strong experience with SQL Server (2017–2022+) and Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
- Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
- Experience with HA/DR solutions (Always On, clustering, log shipping, replication).
- Knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Strong understanding of database security and encryption techniques.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation.
- Working knowledge of Snowflake architecture, administration, and cost management.
- Experience managing or supporting Azure Cosmos DB (Core SQL API preferred).
- Experience operating in ITIL aligned environments for incident, change, and problem management.
- Exposure to DevOps / CI CD practices for database deployments is a plus.
What you can expect from us
We value and nurture an environment of inclusivity and diversity, and a culture of communication and collaboration. Your health, safety and well-being come first, and we believe that you should have time for your work, but you should also have time for you.
Join Us And You’ll Get
- An excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location.
- Skill development opportunities, to help you grow now and into the future.
- Access to a global network, to enrich your professional experience.
- Flexible options to help balance work time and your time.
- Award and bonus opportunities.
The salary offer will be based on several factors, including the candidate’s demonstrated skills, qualifications and relevant experience.
Let’s help make the world work better for everyone. Apply today!
Project Management Institute, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Key skills/competency
- Database Administration
- SQL Server
- Azure SQL Database
- Snowflake
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Performance Tuning
- Disaster Recovery
- Scripting and Automation
- ITIL
Skills & topics
- Lead Database Platform Administrator
- Database Administration
- SQL Server
- Azure SQL Database
- Snowflake
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Cloud Platforms
- Performance Tuning
- Disaster Recovery
- ITIL
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight experience with SQL Server, Azure SQL, Snowflake, and Cosmos DB, emphasizing your 7-10+ years as a DBA.
- Showcase cloud expertise: Detail your experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP, and cloud database solutions like Azure SQL Database.
- Emphasize ITIL and automation: Include experience with ITIL best practices for incident, change, and problem management, and your proficiency in scripting/automation.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss performance tuning, HA/DR solutions, backup/recovery strategies, and database security techniques.
- Demonstrate leadership: Highlight your experience leading design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key database technologies for the Lead Database Platform Administrator role at Project Management Institute?
- The Lead Database Platform Administrator role at Project Management Institute requires strong experience with SQL Server (2017–2022+), Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, Snowflake, and Azure Cosmos DB. Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP is also essential.
- What level of experience is expected for the Lead Database Platform Administrator position at PMI?
- Project Management Institute is looking for candidates with 7-10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator. A Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is also required.
- Does the Lead Database Platform Administrator role at Project Management Institute involve cloud technologies?
- Yes, the role involves managing enterprise data platforms across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based systems. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP is a key requirement.
- What are the responsibilities of the Lead Database Platform Administrator at Project Management Institute?
- Responsibilities include leading the design, implementation, and management of enterprise data platforms, administering and optimizing various databases, managing mission-critical workloads, ensuring data security and compliance, and playing a key role in database upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, automation, and performance tuning.
- Is experience with ITIL best practices important for the Lead Database Platform Administrator job at PMI?
- Yes, experience operating in ITIL aligned environments for incident, change, and problem management is required for the Lead Database Platform Administrator position at Project Management Institute.
- What kind of compensation and benefits can I expect as a Lead Database Platform Administrator at Project Management Institute?
- Project Management Institute offers an excellent total package, with compensation and benefits based upon your geographic location. This includes skill development opportunities, access to a global network, flexible options, and award/bonus opportunities.