Senior SQL Database Administrator

Iron Mountain

Senior SQL Database Administrator managing Microsoft SQL Server database systems at Iron Mountain. Collaborating with development teams and leading data integrity while ensuring compliance and performance optimization.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,500 - $164,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RDBMSSQLSSISTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the design, installation, and upgrade of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) while performing performance monitoring and tuning to ensure optimal speed, efficiency, and availability.
Partner with application developers, systems programmers, and analysts to create database schemas, estimate capacities, and resolve complex client problems.
Lead backup and disaster recovery implementations while adhering to strict security and change management policies to ensure systems compliance and data recoverability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five to seven years of in-depth experience in the design, administration, and support of Microsoft (SQL) Server database systems.
Strong knowledge of server-side development (triggers and stored procedures), SQL Always On Technology, Window Server Clusters, SSRS, SSIS and cross-platform networking in a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) environment.
Proven ability to troubleshoot production database issues, perform capacity planning, and manage client expectations in high-pressure, complex environments.
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required for this role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience.
Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans to support your long-term well-being.
Paid time off and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth through conferences and industry trade groups.
Flexible work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Relational Database Management SystemsMicrosoft SQL Servertriggersstored proceduresSQL Always On TechnologyWindows Server ClustersSSRSSSIScapacity planningperformance monitoring

Soft Skills

troubleshootingclient managementproblem solvingleadershipcommunication