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John Mayer

Technical Recruiter at IDR, Inc.
4.80
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Job
Director of Database Operations
Alpharetta , Georgia, United States
DIRECT HIRE
TERMS: direct hire
START DATE: 6/22/26

IDR is seeking a Director, Database Operations to join one of our top clients in Alpharetta, GA. This pivotal role involves steering the strategy, reliability, and execution of database operations across mission-critical financial systems. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a growing organization and work within an ever-growing team-oriented culture, please apply today!

Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Director, Database Operations:

  • Lead and mentor senior database administrators and engineering teams, ensuring operational excellence and reliability.
  • Oversee enterprise-level operations for SQL Server and MySQL (RDS/Aurora) in high-volume payment processing environments.
  • Drive database modernization initiatives with a focus on cloud environments, particularly AWS.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as PCI DSS and SOX. Develop and implement strategies for high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning.

Required Skills for Director, Database Operations:

  • Over 5 years of leadership experience in database or infrastructure operations. Expertise in SQL Server (2016+) and MySQL/Aurora, with a strong background in performance tuning and optimization.
  • Proven experience managing 24/7 high-availability production environments. Strong skills in incident management and root-cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with cloud database environments and regulatory compliance frameworks.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
  • Close-knit and team-oriented culture

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Clearly Rated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row