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Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Posted 12/16/2024
AEG
Fort Collins, CO 80523
United States
Job Description
Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000
Department:
IT/Technology
Location:
Fort Collins, CO 80525 ... This is not a remote position. Candidate must reside or relocate to Northern Colorado.
Reports to:
Chief Technology Officer

Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Database Administrator (DBA) responsible for the overall management, provisioning and security of the company's databases. This role will focus on database creation, environment architecture, access governance and data security policy implementation. The ideal candidate will ensure the integrity and performance of our databases while aligning them with business goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Database Creation and Provisioning:
    • Design and create databases as per project needs and scalability requirements.
    • Manage the setup, configuration and provisioning of database instances across different environments (development, staging, production).
    • Automate the database deployment process, ensuring seamless integration with development pipelines.
  • Environment Architecture:
    • Design and manage database environments ensuring high availability, disaster recovery and backup strategies.
    • Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams to optimize database performance, including load balancing and database clustering.
    • Collaborate with system architects to ensure databases meet the required performance, security and compliance standards.
  • Governing Access:
    • Implement and enforce database access policies ensuring least-privileged access principles.
    • Manage roles and permissions for database users, ensuring appropriate access control and periodic access reviews.
    • Regularly audit database activity to ensure compliance with security policies and industry regulations.
  • Data Security Policy:
    • Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive data security policies to safeguard sensitive information.
    • Ensure data encryption, both at rest and in transit, using the latest best practices and technologies
    • Continuously monitor and review database security protocols to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches
    • Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability testing and remedial action plans in coordination with the IT security team.
  • Reporting
    • Create reports as requested to help the business understand the data trends and metrics necessary to make informed business decisions.
    • Assist/Train Junior staff members on report writing and design.
Qualifications

Required Skills:
  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator or in similar role.
  • Expertise in database management systems (e.g. MySQL and MS SQL Server).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud database services, such as Azure SQL.
  • Strong understanding of database architecture, performance tuning and optimization techniques.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g. Shell, Python) for database automation.
  • Knowledge of data encryption, backup/recovery solutions and security protocols.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA or PCI-DSS.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years working experience as a database administrator.
  • Minimum 2 years working with MS Azure and cloud management tools.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.


Company Overview

Triple Crown Sports (TCS) specializes in premium-produced events in 5 sports (baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball and pickleball) played in destination locations that stretch from San Diego to New York City and everything in between. TCS produces a men's and women's DI college basketball event in Mexico called the Cancun Challenge, along with the women's basketball Preseason and Postseason DI NIT, the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge (DI softball), the National Invitational Volleyball Championship (DI NIT) and National Invitational Softball Championship (DI NIT).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:
  1. Do you have experience as a Database Administrator?
  2. What database management systems do you have experience using?
  3. Do you have experience with cloud database services?