The Judge Group · 1 day ago
DBA Manager
The Judge Group is seeking a Manager for Infrastructure Database Services to lead and optimize enterprise database platforms. This hands-on leadership role focuses on overseeing Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments while driving modernization through automation and ensuring operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Database Administrators (internal, contract, and offshore MSP resources)
Define and execute database strategies aligned with enterprise infrastructure and data roadmaps
Oversee installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and tuning of Oracle (RAC, Data Guard) and SQL Server (Always On) environments
Drive standardization, automation, and observability using tools like PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform
Implement proactive alerting, dashboards, and analytics to ensure uptime, resilience, and performance
Govern change, incident, and problem management processes consistent with ITIL practices
Partner with Architecture, Security, and Application teams to maintain database standards, resilience, and compliance
Collaborate with global MSP teams to ensure operational consistency and excellence
Ensure backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions meet RTO/RPO targets
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and licensing; track performance through SLAs and scorecards
Develop and report on KPIs such as uptime, MTTR, SLA compliance, and capacity utilization
Serve as escalation point for critical incidents and coordinate root cause analysis
Oversee budget planning, license forecasting, and operational cost optimization across on-prem, cloud, and MSP-managed platforms
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (required)
10+ years of progressive experience in database engineering and operations, including 3–5 years in a leadership role
Proven expertise with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, and Azure SQL environments
Strong background in performance tuning, capacity planning, HA/DR design, and automation
Experience managing hybrid/on-prem/cloud database infrastructures
Demonstrated success in leading MSP and offshore teams to deliver operational excellence
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment with sound judgment under pressure
Preferred
Certifications such as Oracle (OCI/OCP), Microsoft SQL, ITIL Foundation, and/or cloud database certifications preferred
Retail industry experience preferred
Company
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