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MetTel · 5 months ago

Executive Director, SQL Infrastructure and Operations

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

MetTel is a global communications solutions provider focused on secure connectivity and network services. They are seeking an accomplished Executive Director, SQL Infrastructure and Operations to lead their enterprise database infrastructure strategy and operations, overseeing the design, implementation, and support of SQL environments across a multi-tenant and international footprint.

Communications InfrastructureTelecommunications

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive roadmap for SQL infrastructure across cloud and on-premise environments

Lead and mentor a global team of database engineers and administrators

Align SQL operations with broader enterprise architecture and business objectives

Oversee design and maintenance of highly available, multi-tenant SQL Server environments

Ensure database systems are secure, compliant, and aligned with international data governance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

Drive standardization and automation of SQL infrastructure and operational processes

Lead incident response and root-cause analysis for critical database issues

Manage capacity planning, performance tuning, and cost optimization strategies across diverse workloads and geographies

Define and monitor SLAs/OLAs, ensuring 24/7 availability and disaster recovery capabilities

Oversee patching, backups, monitoring, and incident management

Maintain infrastructure and database health through proactive monitoring and logging

Partner with application teams, DevOps, InfoSec, and business units to meet evolving data requirements

Represent SQL Infrastructure in architectural reviews, audits, and executive discussions

Provide regular reporting on health, performance, and cost metrics of the SQL estate

Qualification

SQL ServerAzure SQLHigh-availability architecturesDisaster recovery strategiesDatabase administration certificationsCloud-based solutionsITIL certificationLeadership skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred)

10+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise SQL environments (SQL Server, Azure SQL, etc.)

5 years proven leadership and management experience with direct responsibility for global, multi-tenant database operations and support staff

Proven experience managing IT infrastructure in a large-scale enterprise environment, including high-availability systems, disaster recovery planning, and performance tuning

Expertise in high-availability architectures, replication, sharding, and disaster recovery strategies

Strong experience with SQL Server tools (SSMS, SSIS, SSRS, etc.), cloud-based solutions (e.g., Azure, AWS RDS), and automation platforms (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell)

Familiarity with international compliance and data residency laws

Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Strategic Thinking and Execution

ITIL certification

Preferred

Certifications in database administration (Oracle, Azure, AWS, etc. a plus)

Experience with AWS/Azure Postgres, Databricks, Snowflake is a plus

Company

MetTel

Glassdoor3.4

MetTel integrates telecom and technology in innovative ways that breathe life into your business and drive it forward.

Founded in 1996

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://mettel.net/

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