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At Regions, the Database Administrator analyzes, designs, creates, and implements databases including access methods, device allocations, validating checks, organization, and security, with limited guidance.
Primary Responsibilities
Designs data models and physical databases, data dictionaries, and schemas
Executes the installation, upgrades and tests of database software’s
Develops and implements strategic database recovery plans and procedures
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues effectively
Monitors database environment to ensure ongoing efficiency
Researches new technologies and advises senior leadership on the changing environment
Prioritizes customer service and interpersonal relationships
Manages and coordinates multiple projects
Ensures compliance with risk management programs, rules and regulations, and cybersecurity practices; identifies opportunities for and supports process improvements; applies disciplined change management practices
May offer advice and guidance to junior administrators
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or High School Diploma/GED with completion of a technical training program in software development programming language
Six (6) years of experience in Computer Science or a related field
Skills and Competencies
Ability to interpret and ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and industry guidance
Ability to work independently within a team environment
Ability to present of technical information to audiences
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in database monitoring and tuning
Possess a strong theoretical knowledge of relational database techniques
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Strong research skills with the ability to analyze data and create professional reports
Understanding of relational database model
The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) serves as the technical lead and subject matter expert for enterprise database environments, including production, development, test, QA, and disaster recovery platforms. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, optimization, security, and ongoing support of mission-critical database systems. The Senior DBA partners closely with application, infrastructure, architecture, security, and business teams to ensure database platforms are highly available, secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
Key responsibilities include database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, performance monitoring and tuning, backup and recovery, capacity planning, automation, troubleshooting, and maintenance across multiple database environments. The Senior DBA provides production support for business-critical systems, participates in incident response and root cause analysis, and plays a key role in high availability and disaster recovery planning, testing, failover, and recovery activities.
This position also manages database-related service requests, incidents, and changes through established IT service management and change control processes, ensuring timely communication and execution. The Senior DBA is responsible for maintaining database security and compliance through access management, vulnerability remediation, security patching, auditing, privileged account controls, hardening standards, and adherence to least-privilege principles.
Additionally, the Senior DBA contributes to technical projects and strategic initiatives, provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members, develops and maintains operational documentation and procedures, and participates in an on-call rotation to support enterprise systems outside normal business hours. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical expertise, excellent troubleshooting and communication skills, accountability, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead complex database initiatives with minimal supervision.
Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position at this time. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
This position is currently offsite, preferably close to a Regions office within our retail branch footprint (click here to see our locations). Associates will work from their home primarily and may be expected to go on site for meetings or other events as needed.
Position Type
Full timeCompensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Job Range Target:
Minimum:
$111,096.70 USDMedian:
$146,150.00 USDIncentive Pay Plans:
Opportunity to participate in the Long Term Incentive Plan.Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Paid Vacation/Sick Time
401K with Company Match
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Disability Benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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