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Sr. Database Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

THE POSITION : The Waltz Health Sr. Database Administrator's primary role is to oversee the ... Ability to work in the Azure environment * Provide DBA support for enterprise monitoring, backup ...

Sr. Database Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

THE POSITION : The Waltz Health Sr. Database Administrator's primary role is to oversee the ... Ability to work in the Azure environment * Provide DBA support for enterprise monitoring, backup ...

Sr. Database Administrator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$47.75 - $65.75/hr

Meridian Cooperative is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) with deep expertise in ... Azure Database Administrator Associate Company : Meridian Cooperative is a not-for-profit ...

Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus. * Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI). * Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, object-oriented ...

$117K - $150K/yr

Azure Database Administrator Associate) are a plus. * Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI). * Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, object-oriented ...

Senior SQL Database Administrator

Mesa, AZ · Hybrid

$49.25 - $68/hr

The Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) is a strategic technical leader responsible for the ... Drive adoption of Azure database services, including performance optimization, cost management, and ...

Azure Database Administrator, or DoD 8570-compliant certifications (Security+, CISSP, or CEH) preferred.

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How much do senior azure database administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior azure database administrator in the United States is $57.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.84 and $65.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Azure Database Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Azure Database Administrator, you need advanced expertise in database management, performance tuning, and security, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field and significant experience in database administration. Proficiency with Microsoft Azure services, SQL Server, automation tools like PowerShell, and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate are highly valued. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills set top professionals apart in this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring database reliability, optimizing cloud resources, and supporting business-critical applications in dynamic cloud environments.

What are Senior Azure Database Administrators?

Senior Azure Database Administrators are experienced IT professionals who manage, maintain, and optimize databases hosted on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. Their responsibilities include configuring, monitoring, and securing databases, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery, and implementing performance tuning strategies. They also collaborate with development and operations teams to design scalable database solutions and support business applications. Typically, these administrators have strong expertise in SQL, cloud computing, automation, and security best practices.

What is the difference between Senior Azure Database Administrator vs Azure Data Engineer?

AspectSenior Azure Database AdministratorAzure Data Engineer
CertificationsAzure Database certifications, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator AssociateAzure Data Engineer certifications, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Work EnvironmentDatabase management, performance tuning, security, backupsData pipeline development, data integration, ETL processes
Industry UsageIT, finance, healthcare, any industry with large data needsData analytics, big data, cloud solutions across industries

The Senior Azure Database Administrator primarily manages and maintains Azure databases, focusing on performance, security, and backups. In contrast, an Azure Data Engineer designs and builds data pipelines and integrates data from various sources. While both roles require Azure certifications and work within cloud environments, their core responsibilities differ, with the administrator focusing on database health and the data engineer on data flow and processing.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Azure Database Administrators when migrating on-premises databases to Azure, and how can they be addressed?

Senior Azure Database Administrators often encounter challenges such as compatibility issues between legacy systems and Azure services, data transfer bottlenecks, and ensuring minimal downtime during migration. Addressing these challenges typically involves thorough pre-migration assessments, leveraging Azure Database Migration Service, and careful planning of cutover strategies. Collaboration with application owners and network teams is crucial to ensure a seamless transition and post-migration performance optimization. Staying up to date with Azure's evolving tools and best practices can also help mitigate risks during these projects.
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Sr. Database Administrator

Sr. Database Administrator

Eversana

Chicago, IL • On-site

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Eversana rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 58 rated business consultants


Job description

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We're fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.  

Job Description

THE POSITION:

The Waltz Health Sr. Database Administrator's primary role is to oversee the database performance, perform database maintenance, and support of database technologies. They be responsible for providing operational database services for our organization. Additional responsibilities include owning, tracking, and resolving database-related incidents and requests.

Role also includes performance tuning and writing code for database access, modifications, and constructions including stored procedures, views, and triggers, as well as oversite of database security. This role will also oversee the data integration work for Engineering Enablement, including data model, maintaining Waltz Health Microsoft Azure database environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of cloud database architectures employing database and data lake technologies.
  • Manage, support, and maintain database technologies (Postgres and Snowflake) and infrastructure
  • Maintain database configurations and designs
  • Implementation/Support of databases, storage structures, replication, Hyperscale, Clusters, logical partitioning, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Ability to work in the Azure environment
  • Provide DBA support for enterprise monitoring, backup, alerting, and security compliance solutions for database servers.
  • Perform data analysis to uncover issues and solve complicated problems that typically span multiple systems.
  • Demonstrate a dedication to continuous improvement, both in terms of data management, quality, and accessibility.

Consultation

  • Effectively partner with information security engineers to ensure database service support information security requirements.
  • Partner where necessary with business application engineering to expand and enhance database related services
  • Ensure data management solutions meet/perform to technical and functional/non-functional requirements
  • Provide technical expertise and ownership in the diagnosis and resolution of applications and database related issues

Thought Leadership

  • Provide thought leadership in solutioning advance data technology strategies
  • Pro-Actively deploy solutions that improve data quality.
Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

  • Bachelors/Degree in Computer Science or other technology field
  • 5-7 years of DBA experience with Snowflake and Postgres
  • Expert in writing complex stored procedures, functions, views, and triggers
  • Strong knowledge and extensive experience with database technologies supporting clustering, Data Synchronization, Encryption, Partitioning, Performance and Security
  • Sound knowledge of MS/Azure database management and performance utilities
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, fast learner, hardworking and good team player

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient's best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others. 

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do.

Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. If this job posting includes a base salary range, it represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S.  Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living).  More information about EVERSANA's benefits package can be found at eversana.com/careers.  EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range and benefits at any time. 

From EVERSANA's inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employees' points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of EVERSANA to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for EVERSANA. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodations applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected].

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