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Data Administrator

Herndon, VA • On-site

Motion Recruitment
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Administer user roles, permissions, teams, and security settings across enterprise data platforms

  • Monitor database and platform performance and troubleshoot issues

  • Support data connectivity between source systems and analytics platforms

Job description

Data Administrator, based in Herndon, VA

A leading enterprise technology organization is looking for a Data Administrator to support the administration, maintenance, security, and performance of enterprise data platforms and database environments. This is a hybrid role based in Herndon, VA, with an expectation of being in the office 3 days per week, subject to business needs.

This role sits at the intersection of database administration, enterprise data management, cloud platforms, and analytics, supporting enterprise data and analytics environments. You'll help ensure data remains accurate, secure, compliant, and accessible to authorized users while supporting data connectivity, governance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience administering relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or similar technologies
  • Working knowledge of SQL and database query optimization
  • Experience with enterprise data platforms, cloud environments, or analytics technologies
  • Understanding of data governance, privacy, security, and compliance principles
  • Experience with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
  • Understanding of role-based security and access management
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business teams
  • Must be a US Citizen and hold only US citizenship - no dual citizens

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience supporting cloud-based data platforms
  • Familiarity with data integration tools and enterprise reporting environments
  • Experience administering enterprise analytics platforms, including users, roles, teams, and security settings
  • Experience with data connectivity between cloud and on-premises systems
  • Familiarity with data modeling and semantic layers
  • Experience supporting dashboards, reporting, and analytics environments
  • Relevant certifications in database administration, cloud technologies, or data management

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

  • 30% Data Platform & Database Administration
  • 25% Performance Monitoring & Optimization
  • 20% Security, Access Management & Governance
  • 15% Data Integration & Connectivity
  • 10% User Support & Documentation

Daily Responsibilities

  • Administer user roles, permissions, teams, and security settings across enterprise data platforms
  • Monitor database and platform performance and troubleshoot issues
  • Support data connectivity between source systems and analytics platforms
  • Manage access controls, connections, and governance processes
  • Support enterprise reporting, dashboards, analytics, and planning environments
  • Assist with data modeling and semantic layer support
  • Troubleshoot access, connectivity, and performance issues
  • Support backup, recovery, monitoring, and system reliability processes
  • Assist analysts, developers, and business users with data-related issues
  • Maintain security documentation, access records, and audit support materials
  • Help ensure enterprise data remains accurate, secure, compliant, and accessible

The Offer

  • Full-time Data Administrator opportunity
  • Hybrid schedule - 3 days per week in the Herndon, VA office
  • Potential conversion to full-time after approximately 6 months
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Hybrid schedule may change based on business needs

Important Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must hold only US citizenship - dual citizens are not eligible
  • Must be able to work onsite 3 days per week
  • Hybrid schedule may change based on business needs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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