Senior Database Administrator

🌎 Change the world. Get paid for it. At Acumen, we're on a mission to help the disabled, military veterans, and the elderly live more independent, empowered lives. If you want your work to matter, this is your sign. 💡 About US Acumen Fiscal Agent began 30 years ago with a bold idea: There had to be a better, simpler, and more personal way to deliver self-directed services to individuals needing home care and their families. Today, Acumen is proud to be one of the nation’s largest and most trusted providers of fiscal agent services. We’re not just processing payroll or paperwork, we’re helping people live fuller, more independent lives. Come be part of something meaningful! 💼What is the job? Acumen Fiscal Agent is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join our talented IT team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing our databases to support the organization’s mission. You will lead database design, structure, and integration efforts, ensuring high availability and performance for our applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with database management systems, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to data integrity. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level while making a real difference. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain database systems and structures. Oversee database performance tuning, security, and troubleshooting. Monitor database health and implement strategies for data backup and recovery. Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and enhance application performance. Develop and enforce database standards and best practices. Assist in the migration of legacy database systems to newer technologies. Provide mentorship and support to junior database administrators. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends related to database management. Requirements 7+ years of experience with MS-SQL or similar SQL database writing T-SQL and stored procedures and database schema design 5+ years developing or administering large-scale, highly reliable and highly available Internet facing application databases using Microsoft SQL Server, or Azure SQL 5+ years of experience in performance monitoring and tuning of SQL based workloads 3+ years of experience working with Azure 1+ year of experience with Power BI and SSRS for data reports Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion Advanced written and verbal communication skills Strong mathematical, problem solving and analytical skills Benefits ♥️What's in It for You? 16 paid holidays, including your birthday! We believe celebrating you is just as important as the work you do. Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time Employee Recognition Program Employee Assistance Program Referral Program, get extra rewards for referring your friends to work with Acumen!   Paid Parental Leave Be a part of a mission driven culture where you can make a real impact Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance 💭What Do You Think? Are You Ready to Make a Difference in Someone’s Life Every Single Day? Apply today and be part of a team that values compassion, accountability, and purpose. Let’s make self-direction more personal, together.