Remote Database Administrator Jobs
Remote database administrator jobs are open across the U.S. in software, finance, healthcare, and government contracting, from entry-level DBAs joining distributed data teams to senior architects managing enterprise systems entirely remotely. Companies hiring remote database administrators right now include AttainX,Inc, Northramp, and finalsite. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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LEVEL DESCRIPTION
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure systems by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to national security and foreign ownership restrictions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Enters codes to create production data base. Selects and enters codes of utility program to monitor database performance, such as distribution of records and amount of available memory. Directs programmers and analysts to make changes to data base management system. Reviews and corrects programs. Answers user questions. Confers with coworkers to determine impact of data base changes on other systems and staff cost for making changes to data base. Modifies data base programs to increase processing performance, referred to as performance tuning. Workers typically specialize in one or more types of data base management systems. Providing assistance in the planning, development, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated database systems, and ensuring that the conceptual and design phases of new applications are consistent with the structural parameters within the database environment. Evaluates users’ requests for new data elements and systems, incorporates them into the existing shared data environment, and provides technical assistance. Coordinates the use of data to ensure data integrity and control redundancy, loads databases, and reorganizes as needed. Performs data modeling and prototyping. Performs logical and physical data modeling, designs relational database models, and creates physical data models from logical data models. Performs security recovery procedures. Determines and implements database search strategies and storage requirements. Maintains data dictionary ensuring uniformity of definitions and sets standards for use of data dictionary. Monitors database performance and recommends efficiency improvements. Creates test database environment for applications section, including the creation of necessary libraries and procedures. Executes the procedures necessary to save, retrieve, and recover databases from hardware and software failures within established procedures. Assists with determining, implementing, and enhancing standards on database security and with monitoring agency disaster recovery procedures and systems. Assists with the installation of database software and with analyzing, designing, and implementing databases. Assists in benchmarking and threshold testing of databases and with establishing and controlling necessary database security. Assists in the selection of database management software. Experience in computer systems analysis or computer programming work. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems design; of computer operations, systems, and procedures; of project control and cost estimating techniques; of computer programming languages; of data processing flowcharting techniques; of database structures and theories; and of current database technologies. Has working knowledge of EIR Accessibility standards and assistive technologies. Ensures that user interfaces for database administration and inputting, viewing, outputting data (via reports) are compliant with accessibility standards. Provides support to users in obtaining data / information when EIR Accessibility issues arise.
We are seeking a Senior Operational Oracle DBA to ensure the stability, patching, and scalability of critical database environments that support multiple concurrent ERP implementations and upgrades.
The primary responsibility is to design and execute database upgrades from Oracle 19c to Oracle 23ai, and to maintain multiple environments that support ETL activities. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Grid Infrastructure setup and maintenance, security vulnerability compliance, and performance tuning.
This position requires working outside standard business hours, depending on project activities.
This is a remote position; if it should become hybrid, in-office schedule will be negotiated.
DISCLAIMER: Candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment security review to determine employment eligibility.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
- 8 Required Infrastructure management with Oracle 19c version or higher
- 8 Required Grid infrastructure (ASM, Clusterware)
- 8 Required High-availability (GoldenGate, Active Data Guard)
- 8 Required Advanced scripting (Linux, SQL)
- 4 Required Experience working with a public sector organization (Federal, State, or Local Government)
- 2 Required Experience working with a hosting vendor
- 2 Required Experience working with Oracle PeopleSoft products
LEVEL DESCRIPTION
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure systems by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to national security and foreign ownership restrictions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Enters codes to create production data base. Selects and enters codes of utility program to monitor database performance, such as distribution of records and amount of available memory. Directs programmers and analysts to make changes to data base management system. Reviews and corrects programs. Answers user questions. Confers with coworkers to determine impact of data base changes on other systems and staff cost for making changes to data base. Modifies data base programs to increase processing performance, referred to as performance tuning. Workers typically specialize in one or more types of data base management systems. Providing assistance in the planning, development, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated database systems, and ensuring that the conceptual and design phases of new applications are consistent with the structural parameters within the database environment. Evaluates users’ requests for new data elements and systems, incorporates them into the existing shared data environment, and provides technical assistance. Coordinates the use of data to ensure data integrity and control redundancy, loads databases, and reorganizes as needed. Performs data modeling and prototyping. Performs logical and physical data modeling, designs relational database models, and creates physical data models from logical data models. Performs security recovery procedures. Determines and implements database search strategies and storage requirements. Maintains data dictionary ensuring uniformity of definitions and sets standards for use of data dictionary. Monitors database performance and recommends efficiency improvements. Creates test database environment for applications section, including the creation of necessary libraries and procedures. Executes the procedures necessary to save, retrieve, and recover databases from hardware and software failures within established procedures. Assists with determining, implementing, and enhancing standards on database security and with monitoring agency disaster recovery procedures and systems. Assists with the installation of database software and with analyzing, designing, and implementing databases. Assists in benchmarking and threshold testing of databases and with establishing and controlling necessary database security. Assists in the selection of database management software. Experience in computer systems analysis or computer programming work. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems design; of computer operations, systems, and procedures; of project control and cost estimating techniques; of computer programming languages; of data processing flowcharting techniques; of database structures and theories; and of current database technologies. Has working knowledge of EIR Accessibility standards and assistive technologies. Ensures that user interfaces for database administration and inputting, viewing, outputting data (via reports) are compliant with accessibility standards. Provides support to users in obtaining data / information when EIR Accessibility issues arise.
We are seeking a Senior Operational Oracle DBA to ensure the stability, patching, and scalability of critical database environments that support multiple concurrent ERP implementations and upgrades.
The primary responsibility is to design and execute database upgrades from Oracle 19c to Oracle 23ai, and to maintain multiple environments that support ETL activities. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Grid Infrastructure setup and maintenance, security vulnerability compliance, and performance tuning.
This position requires working outside standard business hours, depending on project activities.
This is a remote position; if it should become hybrid, in-office schedule will be negotiated.
DISCLAIMER: Candidates for this position will be subject to a pre-employment security review to determine employment eligibility.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience
- 8 Required Infrastructure management with Oracle 19c version or higher
- 8 Required Grid infrastructure (ASM, Clusterware)
- 8 Required High-availability (GoldenGate, Active Data Guard)
- 8 Required Advanced scripting (Linux, SQL)
- 4 Required Experience working with a public sector organization (Federal, State, or Local Government)
- 2 Required Experience working with a hosting vendor
- 2 Required Experience working with Oracle PeopleSoft products
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Who's Hiring
- AttainX,Inc31
- Northramp5N
- finalsite2
- Zions Bancorporation2
- PBG1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software3
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Fintech1
- Insurance1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote database administrator jobs.
- 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
Tips for Your Remote Database Administrator Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote database administrator openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly. Remote postings fill quickly, so checking new listings frequently puts you ahead of candidates who apply in bulk days later.
Show async communication skills explicitly
Remote DBA teams coordinate through written documentation, Slack threads, and ticketing systems rather than hallway conversations. Mention specific tools you have used, such as Confluence for runbooks or Jira for incident tracking, and highlight any documentation you have written that other engineers rely on.
Demonstrate cloud database fluency up front
Remote employers prioritize candidates who can manage databases in AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, or Google Cloud SQL without needing an on-site infrastructure team nearby. List your cloud platform experience prominently, and include any certifications or projects that show you have run these services in a production environment.
Build a visible portfolio of database work
A public GitHub repository with schema designs, performance tuning scripts, or backup automation removes the guesswork for remote hiring managers who cannot assess you in person. Even a single well-documented project showing how you diagnosed and resolved a slow query problem makes your application concrete and credible.
Prepare for remote-specific interview questions
Remote DBA interviews often include scenario questions about handling a database outage across time zones, prioritizing unplanned maintenance without a team on-site, and communicating a critical issue to non-technical stakeholders in writing. Prepare specific examples from your own experience that demonstrate calm, structured problem-solving under pressure without immediate in-person backup.
Remote Database Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote database administrator job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, remote-first SaaS firms, and cloud-native organizations, as these hire database administrators remotely far more consistently than traditional on-site employers. Remote hiring managers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on fluency with cloud databases like AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud Spanner. A documented home lab project, a public GitHub repo showing schema design, or a portfolio of performance tuning work gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list skills without proof.
Which companies hire remote database administrators?
Companies hiring remote database administrators right now include AttainX,Inc, Northramp, and finalsite, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology firms, distributed financial services companies, and healthcare data organizations that rely on distributed teams to manage production databases across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote database administrator job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level DBA roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and escalate independently from day one without in-person support. Cloud training certifications from AWS or Microsoft, a documented personal project running a production-style database, and any internship or volunteer data work you can point to are the most effective substitutes for formal experience. Smaller remote-first companies and startups are more open to entry-level candidates than large enterprises.
Do you need a degree for remote database administrator jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated skills, cloud certifications, and a portfolio of real database work as heavily as a formal degree, particularly for roles centered on PostgreSQL, MySQL, or cloud-managed database services. That said, employers in regulated industries like healthcare and finance, and those hiring for senior or lead DBA roles, more often require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field alongside relevant experience.
Which industries hire the most remote database administrators?
The sectors hiring the most remote database administrators are Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries rely on distributed teams to maintain, optimize, and secure large-scale databases without requiring engineers to be physically on-site.
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