Entry Level Database Administrator Jobs
New grad database administrator jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, with employers like State of New Mexico, BNH, and ICF hiring at this level now.
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Xoriant Corporation in Edison, NJ is seeking applications for the following position:
Job Title: Database Administrator
Location: Xoriant Corporation, Suite #720, 343 Thornall Street, Edison, NJ 08837
Job Duties:
Under supervision, will be responsible for the following: Administrate, install, manage, Scale out, Scale up and configure SQL servers and Migrate On-premises SQL servers into the cloud platforms; Design, develop and implement a Disaster Recovery and Security Management system; Implement Transparent data encryption, decryption, EFS and Auditing on all production servers. Install & configure SQL Cluster and Always-On availability group on all production environment and routed reporting users to connect secondary node with read-only access. Establish and decommission servers and keep backups in safe place; Design and fine-tune ETL solutions and TSQLs. Implement Power-shell script to monitor SQL and event viewer logs and generate Incident if needed. Configuration of Nagios alerts for database server alerts. Develop critical database alerts to monitor database health regularly. Develop and schedule database health report to monitor DMV statistics regularly; Implement standard checklist and review the code.
Job Requirements:
Requires Bachelors degree or Foreign Academic Equivalent or Combination of Education and Experience Equivalent in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, or related field. Requires 2 years of experience in job offered, Consultant, Software Developer, Programmer Analyst, Software Engineer, or related field. Required experience must include experience in SQL Server 2005/2008/2012 and 2014, Log-Shipping, Mirroring and Replication, T-SQL, SQL Azure, Windows 2008/2012, DTS, SQL Profiler, SQL Sentry, IDERA, Quest Software, JIRA, Lightspeed, Red-Gate, Power-shell, Crystal Reports, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, MDX, DAX, QlikView, Visual Studio 2012, C#, ASP.NET. Requires travel/relocation to unanticipated client sites throughout the U.S.
To apply, mail or email resumes to:
Annmarie Hardie, HR Specialist and Paralegal
Attn: Job ID: DBA-054408
Xoriant Corporation
1248 Reamwood Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
us-jobs@xoriant.com
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Entry Level Database Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level database administrator job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on proof over credentials, so build a portfolio with real database projects: design a schema, write queries, and document your work on GitHub. Familiarity with SQL is the baseline expectation, and exposure to one major platform such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server gives you a clear edge. Internship experience or coursework with live datasets strengthens an application significantly at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level database administrators?
Companies hiring entry level database administrators right now include State of New Mexico, BNH, and ICF, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including mid-size technology firms, healthcare organizations, government contractors, and financial services companies that need database support but are willing to train candidates who demonstrate core SQL skills.
Are there remote entry level database administrator jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles are still more common at this experience level. About 13% of entry level database administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so remote options exist but candidates should be prepared for on-site or hybrid arrangements, which are especially common at organizations that handle sensitive data and require in-person access to production systems.
Are these new grad database administrator jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad friendly and include junior and recent graduate roles alongside general entry level openings. A new grad posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, academic projects, or a demonstrated portfolio as qualifying credentials in place of full-time work history. Look for postings that list internship or coursework as acceptable experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level database administrators?
Entry Level database administrator roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they generate large volumes of structured data that require ongoing database maintenance, performance monitoring, and support work that is well suited to candidates building foundational experience.