Senior Database Administrator

Description
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Database Administrator to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-native database systems-primarily PostgreSQL on AWS RDS. This role is critical to ensuring data reliability, performance, and compliance across our distributed infrastructure. You'll collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Engineering teams to architect scalable, audit-defensible database solution.
Location - We are flexible on remote working from home, if you are located in the USA and reside in one of the following states - CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, *IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NC, NY, OR, TN, TX, VA, and WA. We have physical offices in Austin, TX and Tampa, FL, if you prefer a hybrid option.
We hire the best software engineers, but experience in our stack can't hurt: NinjaOne is built on Java, Kotlin, C++, Golang and Postgres, supporting millions of user endpoints and running as a scalable cloud service in AWS. Knowing large-scale datastore bottlenecks, asynchronous application design and client-server architecture will help you.
What You'll be Doing

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available PostgreSQL databases on AWS RDS, including replication, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and storage configuration
• Automate provisioning, backups, and maintenance tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Monitor and troubleshoot database health, replication, and connectivity issues across multi-region deployments
• Implement database security controls, IAM roles, encryption, and compliance-aligned retention policies
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines
• Maintain audit logs, schema versioning, and change tracking for regulatory compliance
• Lead database migrations, upgrades, and patching with minimal downtime
• Partner with data engineering teams to support data lake ingestion and warehouse optimization
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and architectural decision records

About You

• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, including 2+ years in cloud-native environments (AWS preferred)
• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, and replication
• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS, including parameter groups, snapshots, and monitoring
• Proficient in scripting for automation and observability (Bash, Python, or similar)
• Skilled with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform or CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of database security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.)
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience with Aurora PostgreSQL or other managed database services (preferred)
• Familiarity with containerized or distributed systems (Docker, Fargate, Kubernetes) (preferred)
• Exposure to cross-cloud or hybrid data strategies and modern data platforms (Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery, etc.) (preferred)

About Us
NinjaOne automates the hardest parts of IT to deliver visibility, security, and control over all endpoints for more than 30,000 customers. The NinjaOne automated endpoint management platform is proven to increase productivity, reduce security risk, and lower costs for IT teams and managed service providers. NinjaOne is obsessed with customer success and provides free and unlimited onboarding, training, and support. NinjaOne is #1 on G2 in endpoint management, patch management, remote monitoring and management, and mobile device management.
What You'll Love
We are a collaborative, kind, and curious community.
We honor your flexibility needs with full-time work that is hybrid remote.
We have you covered with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
We help you prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) plan.
We prioritize your work-life balance with our unlimited PTO.
We reward your work with opportunity for growth and advancement.
Additional Information
This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship.
*Due to operational policies, NinjaOne is unable to hire for this role within the city limits of Chicago. We will consider all qualified candidates who reside outside of the city proper or are willing to self-relocate.
Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to location, market demands, experience, job-related knowledge, and skills. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage and PTO. For roles based in California, Colorado, Maryland, New Jersey, or Washington the base salary hiring range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 per year.
For roles based in New York, the base salary hiring range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 per year.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment.
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