Database Administrator
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Key details
- Salary
- $92K–$118K/yr
- Location
- Baltimore, MD, United States
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Function
- IT & Security operations
- Focus area
- Data engineering & Analytics
- Posted
- 3h ago
Skills
About the role
Chimes | Database Administrator| Remote Position
We're looking for a Database Administrator to administer, secure, monitor, and improve production database environments through reliable operations.
Location: This role is remote within the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Chimes does not provide visa sponsorship.
Individuals participating in the AbilityOne Program are encouraged to apply. AbilityOne participation is not required.
Chimes will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
What you'll do
- Maintain, secure, monitor, and optimize production databases and database management systems, and plan and implement approved upgrades.
- Manage database users, roles, and access levels in accordance with security and data-protection requirements.
- Test database changes and applications, troubleshoot errors, and implement or coordinate approved corrections.
- Design and maintain logical and physical database descriptions, data models, and data-dictionary definitions.
- Monitor performance and capacity, recommend hardware, software, or configuration changes, and coordinate installations and changes to minimize service disruption.
- Develop database standards, procedures, and safeguards for sensitive information; provide technical guidance and training to users, junior staff, programmers, and analysts.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Relevant role-appropriate technical certifications preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of related education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Three (3) or more years of directly related technical experience.
- Experience documenting technical requirements, configurations, tests, changes, and results.
- Experience in government, regulated, or security-conscious environments preferred.
Degrees and certifications in computer science, data science, or related fields are preferred, but equivalent education and experience are welcome.
Compensation:
This is a remote position open to candidates in the United States. Base salary is determined by the candidate’s work location, along with skills, experience, and internal equity. The ranges below reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for each geographic tier:
- Tier 1 (Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia): $44.42 - $56.94 per hour
- Tier 2 (Dallas, TX and New Castle, DE): $39.06 - $49.24 per hour
- Tier 3 (Los Angeles, CA and Orlando, FL): $31.82 - $40.93 per hour
If you’re unsure which tier applies to your location, your recruiter can confirm during the hiring process.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Medical plan starting at $13.80/mo. The $6.90 is per pay period for the Minimum Value Health Plan.
- Employer-paid Life Insurance + AD&D
- Employer-provided Long-Term Disability coverage for financial protection
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- 10 paid holidays + generous PTO
- Tickets at Work
- Employee referral bonuses and recognition programs
- Clear pathways for growth and advancement
Ready to Make Your Impact?
✨ Join a team where your work truly matters—every single day.
Apply today: https://chimes.org/Careers