• REMOTE Database Administrator (DBA)

    Insight Global (San Leandro, CA)


    Job Description

    Overview

    We are seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server to provide strategic and tactical support for our evolving technology stack. This role is critical for bridging gaps in infrastructure, optimizing performance, and ensuring scalability as we bring major initiatives online. The ideal candidate will combine technical depth with thought leadership, offering fresh insights into system design and architecture.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Environment Assessment

     

    o Conduct a comprehensive review of Oracle and Microsoft SQL environments.

     

    o Identify inefficiencies in current processes, web services, and app server configurations.

     

    o Evaluate interactions between web servers and middleware for optimization.

     

    • Strategic Design & Architecture

     

    o Partner with onshore leadership to design scalable, sustainable solutions.

     

    o Provide recommendations for additional servers, CPUs, and infrastructure improvements.

     

    o Ensure optimal architecture for future managed services models.

     

    • Security & Compliance

     

    o Implement and maintain security patching across environments.

     

    o Develop strategies to secure systems against vulnerabilities and push back resistance.

     

    • Performance Optimization

     

    o Streamline historic procedures and eliminate inefficiencies.

     

    o Push the limits of the existing tech stack while preparing for future scalability.

     

    • Thought Partnership

     

    o Collaborate with applications leadership to foster dialogue and visibility.

     

    o Offer design-level insights rather than simple “copy-paste” solutions.

    Initiatives

    • Bringing Sauce Online: Lead technical requirements and design for this flagship project.

    • Support demand planning suite on Microsoft SQL and Oracle DB systems.

    Why This Role Matters

    This position addresses a critical gap in thought leadership and technical strategy for our database infrastructure. It ensures that future outsourced managed services are effectively governed from the U.S., with flexibility to leverage offshore resources for tactical tasks.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

    Skills and Requirements

    • Experience: 5–7 years as a DBA with hands-on expertise in Oracle and Microsoft SQL.

    • Technical Depth:

     

    o Proven ability to assess and optimize complex environments.

     

    o Familiarity with ERP ecosystems and interdependent systems.

     

    • Industry Exposure:

     

    o Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or retail (highly cyclical environments).

     

    • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. • Preferred Skills:

     

    o Ability to streamline inefficient processes.

     

    o Strong understanding of security best practices.