Manager, Database Administration

CoStar Group

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Work type
On-site
Location
Irvine, CA
Salary
$209,235–$219,235 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
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Above market

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About CoStar Group

CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, including CoStar, Apartments.com, and LoopNet platforms. Industry: Commercial Real Estate Data & Analytics

CoStar Group currently has 59 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $133,000–$190,000 across 59 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Database Administration

The Manager, Database Administration oversees a team of six direct reports, including senior database administrators and senior data engineers. This role involves managing Microsoft SQL Server tasks such as replication, backup, and restore procedures, while also supporting Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Integration Services. The manager will install, configure, and monitor databases across production, development, and quality assurance environments. Key responsibilities include processing change requests for tables, views, stored procedures, and triggers, while implementing performance tuning solutions. Technical requirements include proficiency in AWS Aurora RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, T-SQL, PowerShell scripting, and SAN based storage like NetApp or EMC. The position requires managing high availability and disaster recovery architectures using tools like TFS, AzureDevops, and Visual Studio Database Projects to ensure data security and scalability.

What you'll do

  • Administer Microsoft SQL Server components including replication, backup/restore, Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Integration Services.
  • Support and manage cloud-based data platforms including AWS Aurora RDS and Amazon DynamoDB.
  • Install, configure, monitor, and maintain databases across production, development, and quality assurance environments.
  • Process database change requests for tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, and jobs following change control policies.
  • Recommend and implement solutions for SQL performance monitoring and tuning.
  • Manage a team of six direct reports, including Senior Database Administrators and Senior Data Engineers.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to system alerts and resolve incidents.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Technology or a closely related field.
  • 8 years of experience in database administration or a related occupation.
  • 8 years of experience with MS SQL Server.
  • 8 years of experience with SAN based storage and related technologies.
  • 8 years of experience coding with Microsoft T-SQL and stored procedures.
  • 6 years of experience with SANs (NetApp/EMC).
  • 6 years of experience with TFS/AzureDevops/Visual Studio Database Projects and SSDT.
  • 4 years of experience in PowerShell scripting, Project Management, and High Availability and Disaster Recovery architectures.

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