Database Management Technical Lead - REMOTE in US

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We are currently seeking a Database Management Technical Lead – REMOTE in US.

** Must be a US citizen or Green card holder to proceed with applying.

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*This position aligns with supporting a 24 7 operations production support model.

Role Summary

The Database Management Lead provides strategic, architectural, and operational leadership for multi-cloud Database Management Services. This role ensures database platforms are secure, scalable, automated, compliant, and resilient, while meeting 24x7 availability and contracted service level commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership for SQL Server and Oracle platforms across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
• Own and govern end-to-end database lifecycle management, including:
  • Secure provisioning and configuration
  • Backup, restore, patching, and upgrades
  • Encryption, replication, disaster recovery, archiving, and decommissioning
  • Define and enforce database lifecycle policies for:
    • Object and data retention
    • Backup strategies and recovery objectives
    • Encryption standards (at rest and in transit)
  • Lead automation strategy for database services, including:
    • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns using Terraform
    • Cloud-native templates (AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM/Bicep, GCP Deployment Manager, OCI Resource Manager)
  • Oversee automated database provisioning and configuration pipelines.
  • Establish and enforce physical DBA standards, including:
    • Instance configuration baselines
    • Storage and performance profiles
    • Patching and upgrade schedules
  • Direct 7x24 operational readiness, availability, and escalation processes.
  • Lead performance engineering and optimization, including:
    • Capacity forecasting and trend analysis
    • Stress testing and load validation
    • Advanced tuning strategies
  • Govern database security architecture, including:
    • IAM-based access controls across all clouds
    • Encryption key management
    • SIEM integration and auditing
  • Ensure restricted and sensitive data identification, CMDB accuracy, and compliance reporting.
  • Validate customer-deployed databases and enforce enrollment into managed services.
  • Lead disaster recovery strategy, testing, and execution.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise runbooks, SOPs, and automation standards.
  • Provide mentorship and escalation support to SMEs and Engineers.
  • Participate in governance forums to align DBMS services with evolving standards and technologies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of enterprise database management experience
• 5+ years delivering Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) in public cloud environments
• 5+ years in a technical team leadership role, managing teams of engineers supporting operations 24/7

Experience with these Technologies

• Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database
• AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Compensation and Benefits

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role will depend on the nature of the role offered and will either be $105k- $113k. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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