Database Administrator; Early Career

At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company, we’re a force for good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human‑centered experiences. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence, we’d love to meet you.

We’re seeking an early‑career Database Administrator to join our dynamic, close‑knit team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with highly supportive teammates who consistently achieve big results by working closely together. You’ll support key Symitar products, troubleshoot a variety of database‑related support issues, and deliver managed DBA services for a range of clients.

This position is an outstanding opportunity for someone eager to launch and grow their career in database administration. You’ll work under a leader who is deeply committed to professional development and who actively champions career progression—making this a place where your skills, confidence, and impact can grow quickly.

This is a remote position, and candidates must live within approximately a 70‑mile radius of our office locations in Allen, TX;
Lenexa, KS;
Springfield, MO;
Monett, MO;
Louisville, KY;
Charlotte, NC;
Birmingham, AL;
Cedar Falls, IA.

All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in‑person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.

• Maintains database environments; applies updates for all environments.
• Assists in the maintenance and management of database reporting infrastructure.
• Works closely with developers, support and QA teams to maintain all DB environments.
• Performs database administration activities including installation, configuration, monitoring, space management, database backup and recovery and disaster recovery.
• Performs database server upgrades.
• May perform other job duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 18 months of experience writing queries and understanding query structure, gained through professional or educational work.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Willingness and ability to participate in an on‑call rotation that is 2 weeks long every 6 weeks.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills when working with clients.

• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting environments within Microsoft SQL Server.
• Hands‑on experience using Power Shell for automation or administrative tasks.
• General knowledge of database administration.
• General working knowledge of database software and operating systems.
• General organizational and time management skills.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who align with our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team.

At Jack Henry, we live by the motto “Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun.” It’s more than a tagline, it’s the foundation of our culture. We recognize that our associates are the key to our success, and we’re deeply committed to their well‑being. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive personally and professionally.

We’re also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration. Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of account holders.

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another…