Database Administrator Jobs in Colorado
Database Administrator jobs in Colorado are open across Denver, Boulder, and Englewood and other Colorado metros, with employers like Gusto, Datavail, and DigitalOcean hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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COMPANY SUMMARY:
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Database Administrator sought by DISH Network, LLC in Englewood, Colorado.
- Architect, install, configure, patch, and upgrade enterprise databases including Microsoft SQL Server (2012–2022) and PostgreSQL (10.x–17.x).
- Manage SQL Server & PostgreSQL databases across hybrid environments, proactively monitoring for performance, security, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) using advanced solutions such as SQL Server Always On, and PostgreSQL Logical & Physical replication.
- Provide continuous database support for planned and urgent requests, troubleshooting complex database issues with accuracy and timeliness.
- Contribute to enterprise infrastructure and software projects, assessing requirements and providing support for database design, development, code migration, and deployment.
- Fine-tune operating system and database parameters, design and develop complex SQL and T-SQL scripts, and automate tasks using tools such as PowerShell, JavaScript, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Collaborate with development teams on data modeling and optimization, document standards and incident resolutions, mentor junior DBAs, and lead enterprise-wide database initiatives, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and alignment with the organization’s long-term data strategy.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
Requires Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field plus 7 years in job offered or closely related. Also requires 7 years of experience with/using the following (which may have been gained concurrently):
- Manage complex SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS RDS/EC2, Aurora, Azure SQL Database).
- Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database platforms, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Configure and manage SQL Server Always-On Availability Groups for HA/DR.
- Implement advanced encryption, security, and compliance measures for enterprise databases.
- Create, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize SSIS/SSRS packages.
- Write, review, troubleshoot, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions.
- Perform database and query optimization using advanced techniques on SQL Server and PostgreSQL (including QPM).
- Monitor database health, performance, and availability using tools such as CloudWatch, Lambda, Dynatrace, Grafana & Prometheus.
- Automate routine and complex database tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Support enterprise projects, including database design, development, code migration, and deployment.
- Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing using Dell NetWorker and Clumio.
- Provide technical guidance to development teams on data modeling, database optimization, and query performance.
- Mentor junior database administrators and establish best practices for database administration and monitoring.
- Manage databases in both private data centers and cloud platforms, ensuring seamless integration and operational continuity.
BENEFITS:
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, which may include a drug test.
Rate of Pay: $153,750.00/Year
Benefits information available at careers.dish.com.
Apply at careers.dish.com. Ref: 2026-99076 if applying externally through careers.dish.com; Ref: 2026-99075 if applying internally. May also apply by emailing resume with (Ref: 2026-99076) to tasharedservices@dish.com. The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
SALARY RANGE: USD $153750.00 / Year
COMPANY SUMMARY:
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Database Administrator sought by DISH Network, LLC in Englewood, Colorado.
- Architect, install, configure, patch, and upgrade enterprise databases including Microsoft SQL Server (2012–2022) and PostgreSQL (10.x–17.x).
- Manage SQL Server & PostgreSQL databases across hybrid environments, proactively monitoring for performance, security, high availability (HA), and disaster recovery (DR) using advanced solutions such as SQL Server Always On, and PostgreSQL Logical & Physical replication.
- Provide continuous database support for planned and urgent requests, troubleshooting complex database issues with accuracy and timeliness.
- Contribute to enterprise infrastructure and software projects, assessing requirements and providing support for database design, development, code migration, and deployment.
- Fine-tune operating system and database parameters, design and develop complex SQL and T-SQL scripts, and automate tasks using tools such as PowerShell, JavaScript, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Collaborate with development teams on data modeling and optimization, document standards and incident resolutions, mentor junior DBAs, and lead enterprise-wide database initiatives, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and alignment with the organization’s long-term data strategy.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
Requires Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field plus 7 years in job offered or closely related. Also requires 7 years of experience with/using the following (which may have been gained concurrently):
- Manage complex SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across on-premises and cloud environments (AWS RDS/EC2, Aurora, Azure SQL Database).
- Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database platforms, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Configure and manage SQL Server Always-On Availability Groups for HA/DR.
- Implement advanced encryption, security, and compliance measures for enterprise databases.
- Create, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize SSIS/SSRS packages.
- Write, review, troubleshoot, and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions.
- Perform database and query optimization using advanced techniques on SQL Server and PostgreSQL (including QPM).
- Monitor database health, performance, and availability using tools such as CloudWatch, Lambda, Dynatrace, Grafana & Prometheus.
- Automate routine and complex database tasks using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Support enterprise projects, including database design, development, code migration, and deployment.
- Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing using Dell NetWorker and Clumio.
- Provide technical guidance to development teams on data modeling, database optimization, and query performance.
- Mentor junior database administrators and establish best practices for database administration and monitoring.
- Manage databases in both private data centers and cloud platforms, ensuring seamless integration and operational continuity.
BENEFITS:
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, which may include a drug test.
Rate of Pay: $153,750.00/Year
Benefits information available at careers.dish.com.
Apply at careers.dish.com. Ref: 2026-99076 if applying externally through careers.dish.com; Ref: 2026-99075 if applying internally. May also apply by emailing resume with (Ref: 2026-99076) to tasharedservices@dish.com. The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
SALARY RANGE: USD $153750.00 / Year
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Database Administrator Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Gusto3
- Datavail1
- DigitalOcean1
- EchoStar1
- Infosys1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software4
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Education1
- Fintech1
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in database administrator jobs across Colorado.
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one major RDBMS platform such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL
- Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for production databases
- Knowledge of database performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
- Familiarity with cloud database services including AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
- Experience with database security practices including access controls, auditing, and encryption
Database Administrator Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How many database administrator jobs are there in Colorado?
There are 12+ database administrator openings in Colorado on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Denver, Boulder, and Englewood. New positions post regularly as employers across Colorado hire.
How much do database administrators make in Colorado?
Database administrators in Colorado earn a median of about $118,340 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,930 for the lowest 10% to over $164,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Colorado cities have the most database administrator jobs?
Denver, Boulder, and Englewood have the most database administrator openings in Colorado right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire database administrators in Colorado?
Employers hiring database administrators in Colorado include Gusto, Datavail, and DigitalOcean, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote database administrator jobs in Colorado?
Yes. About 50% of database administrator openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Colorado metros.
How do I apply for database administrator jobs in Colorado?
You can apply to database administrator jobs in Colorado directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Colorado location, then apply to each one that fits.
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