[Hiring] Associate Database Administrator @BHG Financial

Role Description

Who You Are

• You are an early-career database administration professional with a strong foundation in SQL Server.
• You have a desire to grow your technical skills across on-premises and Azure environments.
• You are detail-oriented, curious, and dependable.
• You have an interest in database monitoring, backup and recovery, security, troubleshooting, and performance fundamentals.
• You work well with established procedures, communicate clearly, and know when to escalate issues while continuing to learn from senior team members.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine administration and health checks for SQL Server databases in on-premises and Azure environments under the guidance of senior DBAs.
• Monitor database availability, capacity, performance, jobs, and alerts; investigate common issues and escalate complex incidents appropriately.
• Support backup, restore, recovery validation, database refresh, and migration activities by following documented procedures.
• Assist with user access, permissions, patching, maintenance, and security controls in accordance with company standards and change-management processes.
• Use T-SQL and approved tools to gather diagnostic information, perform query and index analysis, and automate repeatable tasks.
• Maintain accurate documentation, runbooks, inventory, and operational records; collaborate with senior DBAs, developers, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance and an on-call rotation as assigned, with appropriate team support.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in database administration, systems administration, or a closely related technical role; equivalent education and practical training may be considered.
• Foundational knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, relational database concepts.
• Working knowledge of T-SQL, including writing queries and understanding stored procedures, execution plans, and indexes.
• Understanding of database backups, restores, recovery models, security permissions, and routine maintenance.
• Knowledge of PowerShell Scripting and automation.
• Troubleshooting skills and the ability to analyze logs, alerts, and performance information.
• Strong documentation, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to follow operational procedures, change controls, and security requirements while handling sensitive financial data responsibly.

Requirements

• All roles require travel during the first 6 months of employment to attend the BHG Oars in Experience.
• After the initial 6 months, ongoing travel is expected at approximately ~5% annually for periodic team on-sites, team meetings, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, or other cloud database services.
• Familiarity with SQL Server Agent, Availability Groups, Transparent Data Encryption, and database monitoring tools such as Redgate SQL Monitor or Fog light.
• Experience using PowerShell, source control, or ticketing and change-management systems.
• Awareness of financial services compliance and data-protection requirements, including SOX and PCI DSS.
• Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate certification or progress toward a relevant Microsoft certification.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members.
• Competitive PTO and vacation policies.
• 1 Friday off each month for Wellness Weekends.
• Company 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year.
• Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities.
• Quarterly award ceremonies where top achievers are celebrated and receive additional bonuses.
• Ongoing volunteer opportunities to give back to the community through our BHG Cares program.