Database Administrator

Database Administrator (DBA) II (Mid-Level)

Location: Nashville, TN

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

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About the Opportunity

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with organizations across healthcare, finance, technology, manufacturing, and professional services seeking experienced Database Administrators (DBAs) to support critical data platforms and enterprise applications.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing large-scale database environments, optimizing performance, ensuring data integrity, supporting business-critical systems, and collaborating with infrastructure, application, and analytics teams. We are open to professionals with experience supporting high-volume transactional systems, data warehouses, cloud databases, and enterprise data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain enterprise database environments.
• Ensure database availability, performance, security, and reliability.
• Monitor system health and proactively identify performance bottlenecks.
• Perform database tuning, optimization, and capacity planning.
• Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Support database upgrades, migrations, and patch management activities.
• Troubleshoot database issues and resolve production incidents.
• Manage user access, permissions, and security controls.
• Collaborate with application developers, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
• Support data integration, ETL processes, reporting platforms, and analytics initiatives.
• Maintain database documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Assist with cloud migration and modernization projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of database administration experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale production database environments.
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization.
• Experience with backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Knowledge of database security, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud database platforms.
• Exposure to data warehousing and business intelligence environments.
• Experience supporting highly available and mission-critical systems.
• Knowledge of automation and scripting.
• Certifications related to Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, AWS, Azure, or database administration.

Technical Environment

Experience with any combination of:

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• Snowflake
• Azure SQL
• AWS RDS
• Azure Data Factory
• SSIS
• ETL Processes
• PowerShell
• Python
• Linux
• Windows Server
• Data Warehousing
• Database Monitoring Tools

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and technically strong with the ability to manage large data environments while ensuring system performance, security, and scalability. They are comfortable supporting mission-critical databases that power reporting, analytics, business applications, and enterprise operations.

Average Pay for Database Administrator near Nashville, TN:

Actual salary is based on experience, skills, education and individual opportunity.

• Entry-Level DBA (0-2 years): $70,000 - $90,000
• Mid-Level DBA (3-6 years): $90,000 - $120,000
• Senior DBA (7+ years): $120,000 - $145,000+

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with organizations throughout Tennessee and the greater Nashville market to identify and connect top talent with career opportunities. By applying to this position, you consent to having your qualifications reviewed by our recruiting team for this opening and other relevant opportunities that may align with your background. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment, an interview, or placement.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

LHH is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application, interview, and hiring process. Applicants requiring accommodation should notify their recruiter or the appropriate LHH representative.

Pay Transparency Statement:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000-145,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. Eligible employees may also have access to benefits, incentive programs, bonus opportunities, and other forms of compensation, as applicable. Additional details regarding compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

Benefit offerings vary by client, position, and employment type. Eligible candidates may have access to health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, bonus opportunities, and other employer-sponsored benefits. Details will be provided for specific opportunities.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $145,000.00 per year

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