Bright Horizons · 4 hours ago
Database Administrator
Newton Massachusetts 02459
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$69K/yr - $105K/yr
1+ years expBright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SQL Database Administrator to support the maintenance, performance, and security of their SQL Server databases while collaborating with DBA and infrastructure teams.
E-LearningEdTechEducationHealth Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server instances
Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues of limited complexity
Perform routine backups and restores; ensure data integrity and availability
Support database deployments, updates, and patching processes
Respond to support tickets and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner
Help manage user access and security roles within SQL Server
Document database procedures, configurations, and changes
Collaborate with developers and system administrators to optimize queries and database design
Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing
Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of the databases that support the system
Proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime
Enforce database administration and user standards and procedures
Audit, modify, and amend data in systems using SQL commands, hand-editing, and bulk import
Implement and release database changes according to agreed timescales and costs
Qualification
Required
Vocational or technical education
1-3 years of experience in database administration
Exposure to Windows Server environments
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
5 years experience in database administration
Work with off-shore teams
Help lead new initiatives
Forward thinking of new technologies
Basic understanding of SQL Server architecture
Familiarity with backup/restore procedures and SQL database monitoring tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and willingness to learn
Knowledge of PowerShell or other scripting languages is a bonus
Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure SQL/MI) is a bonus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
Tuition assistance and education coaching
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
Company
Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons provides education and child care to fit the way people learn, live and work today.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.43B2025-08-21Post Ipo Debt· $450M
2018-03-26Post Ipo Secondary· $390.88M
2017-11-09Post Ipo Secondary· $262.5M
Leadership Team
Kara Conley
Vice President, Care Delivery
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