Database Administrator (Hybrid)
Barr Engineering Co.
Manage SQL Server, security, modernization, cloud migration, and AI readiness
16 days ago ago
$80,000 - $100,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Minneapolis, MN
Hybrid
Company Size
700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Environmental Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Resources
Infrastructure Design
Project Management
Design
Sector Specialisms
Mining
Energy
Public Agencies and Organizations
Manufacturing
Infrastructure
Environmental Investigation and Remediation
Environmental Permitting and Compliance
Sustainability and Resiliency
Role
What you would be doing
rbac
sql server
performance tuning
backup management
cloud migration
data governance
- Security and compliance: design and implement role-based access control (RBAC) to enforce database security. Support data governance and change management practices in alignment with emerging standards and practices.
- Strategic planning: focus on adopting emerging technologies like NoSQL, vector databases, and Azure-native services. Support AI/ML initiatives through data readiness and contribute to high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
- Modernization and cloud migration: support initiatives to transition from legacy systems to modern, cloud-based platforms and improve database structures and workflows.
- Managing Microsoft SQL Server in a production environment.
- Database administration and maintenance: administer and maintain SQL Server environment. Perform patching, upgrades, performance tuning and routine maintenance tasks such as indexing and backups.
- Configuring and maintaining role-based access control (RBAC) in SQL Server.
What you bring
5+ years
nosql
sql server
azure
t-sql
bachelor's
- Experience: 5 or more years of relevant experience
- Ability to work with JSON-based or schema-less data models and flexible indexing strategies.
- Education: bachelor’s degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Understanding of data architecture patterns used in AI/ML pipelines, including support for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), chat history storage, or metadata management.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
- Communication: strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of different people.
- Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Redis, or DynamoDB for managing unstructured or semi-structured data.
- Knowledge of cloud-based database services, particularly within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Azure Monitor).
- Proficiency in T-SQL, query optimization, and database performance tuning.
- Exposure to cloud-native database services in Azure.
- Software/Programs: SQL Server, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Microsoft Azure ecosystem (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Azure Monitor).
- Familiarity with graph databases like Neo4j or Amazon Neptune and their use in knowledge graphs or relationship modeling.
- Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Milvus) or the concept of embedding storage for AI/ML applications.
- SQL Server backup, recovery, and high availability strategies, particularly SQL Server replication.
- Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
- Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
- Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
- A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
- Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities
- Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Compensation: anticipated range of $80,000–100,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
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Visa Sponsorship- must be legally authorized to work in the united states without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
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