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SitusAMC Manager Database Administrator - Remote in Annapolis, Maryland
SitusAMC is where the best and most passionate people come to transform our client’s businesses and their own careers. Whether you’re a real estate veteran, a passionate technologist, or looking to get your start, join us as we work together to realize opportunities for everyone, we proudly serve.
At SitusAMC, we are looking to match your unique experience with one of our amazing careers, so that we can help you realize your potential and career growth within the Real Estate Industry. If you are someone who can be yourself, advocate for others, stay nimble, dream big, own every outcome, and think global but act local – come join our team!
The Database Administration team is responsible for the management of SitusAMC database technology and associated systems and processes. This role is an experienced senior leader who will oversees our Database Administration team, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our AWS RDS and EC2 database infrastructure. This role will be responsible for day-to-day operations in addition to setting strategic direction directly aligned to business needs.
Essential Job Functions:
Lead and manage the Database Administration team, providing guidance and mentorship
Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS RDS and EC2 databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance in accordance with SitusAMC’s product needs
Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure system integrity and security
Work with the project team and business teams to ensure database designs meet project and business requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to support application development, test, deployment, and provide day to day support
Lead from the front to troubleshoot problems and clearly communicate resolution to stakeholders
Lead database modernization efforts to align database technology with industry best practices
Work with DevOps/SRE teams on creation and deployment of database templates, and coach them on database best practices
Monitor database performance and implement solutions to optimize performance
Responsible for monitoring database growth and capacity planning
Develop and enhance database encryption protocols to facilitate BYOK architectures
Plan, coordinate, test, and execute database upgrades and migrations
Plan, document, and execute database backup and recovery strategies.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new database technologies and tools.
Other tasks as assigned by manager
Qualifications/ Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of 12+ years’ experience in database administration, typically with 2+ years in a VP level role or external equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
3-5 years’ experience with Amazon RDS and EC2 databases.
Strong knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and optimization.
Experience working with application developers to build and optimize database environments from ideation to implementation.
Extensive experience in SQL and database management tools.
3-5 years’ experience with cloud infrastructure and services, particularly AWS.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty) are a plus.
Direct experience with the setup and support of SQL and MySQL Server in a multi node cluster environment
Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and TSQL
Strong analytical ability, good judgment, strategic and multidimensional thinker
Detail oriented and organized
Strong commitment and dedication to the position and a team player
Commitment to mentor, train, and lead staff
Requires the ability to support both planned and unplanned events
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Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive. At any time, employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and participate in additional trainings. SitusAMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to SitusAMC in any manner will be considered SitusAMC property, and SitusAMC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
The annual full time base salary range for this role is
$110,000.00 - $160,000.00
Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and SitusAMC Senior Management approval. SitusAMC offers PTO and paid holidays, the terms of which are set forth in the program policies. All full time employees also are eligible to participate in various benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401K; in each case in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
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SitusAMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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SitusAMC does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms or any third parties. Any unsolicited resume submitted to SitusAMC in any manner will be considered SitusAMC property, and SitusAMC will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.