Sr Database Administrator (DBA)

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.

Job Description We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator with 6+ years of experience managing enterprise database environments across Azure, AWS, and on-premises infrastructure. The candidate will lead database administration activities, architecture planning, optimization initiatives, and cloud migration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage highly available database environments.
• Lead database migration projects across cloud and on-premises platforms.
• Manage SQL Server performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Configure and maintain HA/DR solutions including Always On Availability Groups.
• Establish database standards, governance, and security policies.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using PowerShell and automation tools.
• Monitor database environments and proactively resolve issues.
• Support audit, compliance, and security requirements.
• Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical leadership.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams.

Qualifications Required Skills:

• Strong SQL Server Administration experience (2016/2019/2022).
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, Azure Managed Instance, Azure VM.
• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS, EC2, CloudWatch, and backup services.
• Expertise in HA/DR, replication, clustering, and Always On.
• Database performance tuning and query optimization.
• Cloud migration and hybrid architecture experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• PowerShell, T-SQL, and automation experience.

Preferred Skills

• Azure Administrator or Azure Database certifications.
• AWS Database Specialty or equivalent certification.
• Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and monitoring tools.
• Exposure to multi-cloud database strategies.

Additional Information OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.

Take Action I am empowered and empower others to act now.

Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.

Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.

Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.

Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.

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