Database Administrator

Veritex Community Bank

  • Date Posted:

    1/17/2025 

  • Remote Work Level:

    Hybrid Remote

  • Location:

    Dallas, TX
  • Job Type:

    Employee

  • Job Schedule:

    Full-Time

  • Career Level:

    Experienced

  • Travel Required:

    No specification

  • Education Level:

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  • Salary:

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  • Categories:

    IT, Programming

About the Role

Database Administrator

Location: Dallas United States

Job Description:

Job Summary

As a Database Administrator at Veritex Community Bank, you will manage, optimize, and secure databases across on-premise systems and cloud-based solutions. This role is pivotal in driving the organization's data strategy by ensuring performance, security, and compliance of data systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support seamless data access, modernize database infrastructures, and implement automation opportunities that align with Veritex Bank's strategic priorities, including Zero-Trust principles and ITIL-aligned processes.

Responsibilities and Duties

Database Management

  • Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases, ensuring adherence to standardized configurations for compliance and security.

  • Optimize database schemas, stored procedures, and SQL queries to improve performance and scalability.

  • Modernize database infrastructures by transitioning critical workloads to cloud platforms while maintaining on-premise security.

Cloud Database Management

  • Lead migration efforts from on-premise systems to cloud-based platforms, using hybrid data management strategies.

  • Administer and maintain cloud database solutions, implementing governance policies to ensure compliance.

  • Standardize and automate data partitioning, storage optimization, and indexing to enhance query execution and reduce latency.

Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Readiness

  • Design and implement a robust database backup and disaster recovery strategy in both on-premise and cloud environments.

  • Conduct semi-annual disaster recovery drills to validate Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) compliance.

  • Integrate disaster recovery workflows into ServiceNow for automated monitoring and tracking.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

  • Use advanced monitoring tools to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and remediate inefficiencies.

  • Implement database performance tuning strategies such as indexing, partitioning, and query optimization to meet or exceed SLAs.

Data Security and Governance

  • Enforce Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to uphold data governance and Zero-Trust principles.

  • Conduct regular security audits to ensure compliance with CIS benchmarks, SOX, PCI, and GDPR requirements.

  • Monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities using automated tools like ServiceNow SecOps for database activities.

Documentation and Compliance

  • Create and maintain documentation of database configurations, workflows, and operational processes.

  • Establish and enforce data retention, classification, and lifecycle management policies to support audits and compliance.

Collaboration and Automation

  • Work with IT teams to identify and implement automation opportunities that reduce manual efforts in database management tasks.

  • Collaborate with ServiceNow administrators to integrate database workflows, aligning with ITIL practices.

  • Partner with data architects and engineers to align database management strategies with business priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.

  • 7+ years in database administration, with expertise in SQL Server and cloud-based database solutions.

  • Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for database version control, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development workflows.

  • Experience implementing Agile methodologies in database management processes, including sprint planning and iterative deployments.

  • Familiarity with ServiceNow workflows for incident, problem, and change management, as well as database lifecycle automation.

  • Demonstrated success in migrating on-premise databases to cloud platforms and integrating hybrid cloud solutions.

  • Proficiency with modern database technologies such as Azure Synapse, Snowflake, and Azure Data Lake.

  • Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification, or similar credentials.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in database monitoring and performance tools, SQL optimization, and database schema design.

  • Strong knowledge of data security best practices, including encryption and RBAC.

  • Experience with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating tasks and workflows.

Skills and Competencies

  • Problem-Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex database issues across platforms, including cloud environments.

  • Communication: Collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams, translating data strategies into actionable results.

  • Adaptability: Quickly learn and implement emerging database technologies.

  • Attention to Detail: Maintain high accuracy in database-related tasks to ensure security and compliance.

Additional Information:

This hybrid role offers a combination of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility, with 4 days in-office and 1 flex day per week. You will play a key role in maturing the organization's data governance policies, modernizing data environments, and enhancing data-driven decision-making capabilities.

If you are a proactive and innovative data professional passionate about leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies while maintaining robust on-premise SQL environments, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Veritex Community Bank.

Company Overview:

Truth in Texas Banking. That's what we're about. Founded in 2010, we are one of the ten largest banks headquartered in the state of Texas. We became a publicly traded company in 2014 and in 2020 and 2021 we were listed on Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we've built a bank forever rooted in truth, transparency, and uncompromising integrity.

We know our strongest asset is the passion, authenticity, and talent of our people. We focus on the growth and development of each team member to unlock potential to "Be Your True Self." Our "True You" culture is made up of five pillars:

  • Be Mindful
  • Be Healthy
  • Be Better
  • Be Prosperous
  • Be Faithful

With this as our foundation, we've built a bank of people who are transparent, tell the truth, and act with integrity. We unite together in common purpose - caring deeply for our clients and communities, communicating openly with each other, and treating everyone with respect. Visit our website at www.VeritexBank.com and come see how we're bringing truth and transparency to Texas banking.

Veritex Community Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Veritex Community Bank is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, Veritex reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of Veritex Community Bank.

If your agency would like to be considered as a potential future recruiting partner, please leave your contact information at Recruiting@VeritexBank.com.

Work environment and Physical demands: The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The work environment and physical demands are those of a standard office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an inclusive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Veritex Bank reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Veritex Community Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Veritex Community Bank Corporate Human Resources, Dallas, Texas.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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