Sr. Database Administrator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPerimeter Mall, 4400, Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia, 30346, United States
About Us
Founded in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives, Meridian Cooperative was created with a vision to provide a single enterprise solution for data processing, IT, and operational needs. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, we have unified multiple leading-edge companies to serve cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Today, the Meridian Suite supports over 500 utilities across the country with industry-leading enterprise software solutions.
About the Role
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will serve as the technical leader driving reliability, scalability, and security across our enterprise data ecosystem. This role exists to shape how data powers our business, guiding our database and cloud strategy while ensuring the stability of systems that serve critical infrastructure.
In this position, you will design and tune high-availability systems, architect enterprise-wide backup and recovery strategies, and drive database modernization across AWS and OCI environments. You will partner closely with engineers and architects to design scalable schemas and ensure data integrity. Beyond technical execution, a core part of your day involves mentoring the next generation of DBAs, leading key initiatives, and leveraging automation and AI/ML-based tools for predictive performance and incident prevention.
Hiring Process
We are looking for candidates who can communicate complex technical concepts clearly and demonstrate a collaborative mindset. The interview process is designed to assess both your technical depth and your ability to influence our future database strategy.
Equal Opportunity
Meridian Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Perimeter Mall, 4400, Ashford Dunwoody Road Northeast, Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia, 30346, United States
Atlanta, Georgia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and maintain high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
- check_circleLead performance tuning initiatives using advanced optimizer tools
- check_circleArchitect enterprise-wide backup and recovery strategies
- check_circlePartner with engineers to design scalable schemas and ensure data integrity
- check_circleLeverage automation and AI/ML tools for predictive performance
- check_circleMentor junior DBAs and lead key database strategy initiatives
- check_circleImplement advanced security controls aligned with PCI compliance
- check_circleDrive database modernization in AWS and OCI cloud environments
Requirements
- verifiedDeep expertise in Oracle PL/SQL, SQL Server (T-SQL), and PostgreSQL
- verifiedHands-on experience with HA/DR, RMAN, GoldenGate, Data Guard
- verifiedStrong shell scripting and automation skills
- verifiedExperience managing cloud-based databases (AWS, OCI)
- verifiedKnowledge of database security frameworks and compliance
- verifiedOracle Database Administration Certified Professional (OCP) preferred
- verifiedAWS Certified Solutions Architect or Database – Specialty preferred
- verifiedOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Architect Associate preferred
- verifiedMicrosoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate preferred
Nice to Have
Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis).
Benefits & Perks
check_circleOutstanding Medical, Dental, and Vision insurancecheck_circleFlexible Spending Accountcheck_circleHealth and Wellness Reimbursementcheck_circleExcellent Life and AD&D insurancecheck_circlePaid Time Off: 22 days per year plus 10 holidays with up to 240 hours rollovercheck_circle8 hours of Volunteer Time per yearcheck_circle401(k) with 100% match on first 5% and 4% employer basic contributioncheck_circleEducation and Training Reimbursement
