Database Administrator
US$125,000 – US$150,000 / yr base salary
Posted 17 Aug 2026
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- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$125,000 – US$150,000 / yr |
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Samsung SDS America is the North American technology and digital transformation arm of Samsung SDS, a global leader in IT services, cloud, artificial intelligence, enterprise platforms, cybersecurity, and logistics solutions. We partner closely with Samsung’s industry-leading businesses—including Samsung Electronics, Samsung Semiconductor, Samsung Display, and Samsung Research—to design, implement, and support innovative technology solutions that accelerate business performance.
In addition to supporting Samsung affiliates, Samsung SDS America works with enterprise customers across a wide range of industries, helping organizations modernize their technology ecosystems through cloud transformation, data management, cybersecurity, AI, enterprise applications, and digital innovation. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, customer-focused approach to deliver secure, scalable, and business-critical solutions.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage, optimize, and secure enterprise database environments while maintaining the highest standards for performance, availability, and data integrity. This role places a strong emphasis on protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) through encryption, access controls, and other data protection technologies.
The ideal candidate will possess both traditional database administration expertise and a strong understanding of database security, ensuring enterprise databases remain highly available, compliant, and protected against evolving security risks.
Responsibilities
Database Administration
- Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise relational database platforms, including MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
- Monitor database performance and system health, proactively tuning queries, indexes, and storage to maximize efficiency.
- Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Maintain highly available database environments through replication, clustering, and failover technologies.
- Perform capacity planning, database upgrades, patch management, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
- Troubleshoot complex database issues while partnering with application development teams on schema design, query optimization, and overall database performance improvements.
Database Security & PII Encryption
- Design, implement, and maintain encryption solutions for databases containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII), ensuring data is protected both at rest and in transit.