
IT Manager – Distributed Database Services
Horace Mann
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $105,200 - $147,950 per year
About the role
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 database engineers/administrators
- Oversee administration of distributed database systems (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, PostgreSQL, or cloud-native databases)
- Partner with architecture and application teams to design scalable, resilient data solutions
- Lead database-related projects including upgrades, migrations, and platform enhancements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in IT, with a focus on database administration or engineering
- Experience with distributed or cloud-based database platforms
- Strong understanding of high availability, replication, backup/recovery, and performance tuning
Benefits
- Hybrid or remote work environment with occasional on-site collaboration
- Participation in on-call rotation or off-hours support as needed
- Fast-paced, collaborative technology environment supporting critical business systems
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
database administrationdatabase engineeringMongoDBCassandraPostgreSQLcloud-native databaseshigh availabilityreplicationbackup/recoveryperformance tuning
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingteam development
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in MIS