Database Administrator

At Penlink, we build secure, scalable, and high-performing systems that our customers rely on every day. We are growing rapidly and are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to help ensure the reliability, performance, and security of our database environments.

Penlink is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to oversee the administration, performance, security, and availability of our enterprise database systems. This role is responsible for maintaining stable and reliable database environments that support mission-critical applications and data workflows.

• Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise relational database systems (Oracle preferred) across production, staging, and development environments
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and recoverability of database systems through proper configuration, monitoring, and maintenance
• Perform routine database maintenance including backups, restores, patching, upgrades, and capacity planning
• Manage database security, user access, auditing, and compliance requirements
• Monitor database performance, health, and usage trends using appropriate tools and metrics
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve database performance issues and bottlenecks
• Optimize queries, indexing, partitioning, and storage strategies in collaboration with engineering teams
• Proactively recommend and implement improvements to enhance system scalability and efficiency
• Participate in incident response for database-related issues, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution
• Document incidents, resolutions, and preventative measures to reduce future risk
• Partner with software engineers to support application releases and database schema changes
• Provide guidance on database best practices, standards, and usage
• Document procedures, standards, and operational runbooks
• Support internal stakeholders by responding to database-related requests and questions

• Proven experience administering relational database systems, with Oracle database experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization techniques in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Demonstrated skill in SQL query analysis and optimization, including the use of indexing and partitioning to improve performance and scalability.
• Experience managing database security, user access controls, auditing, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues, including performance degradation and system reliability concerns.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement preventative solutions.
• High attention to detail and ownership of database environments supporting mission-critical applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance, including meeting citizenship and background requirements.

Employment Type:

Full-time

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Salary: $85,000.00 - $