Alpharetta , Georgia, United States
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
