Job Description

Job Title: Junior Database Administrator (DBA)

Location/ Work Structure: Columbus, OH (Hybrid)

Who we are:

Vernovis is a Total Talent Solutions company that specializes in Technology, Cybersecurity, Finance & Accounting functions. At Vernovis, we help these professionals achieve their career goals, matching them with innovative projects and dynamic direct hire opportunities in Ohio and across the Midwest.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with a robust background in Azure DataBricks to join our team. This role will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining secure and efficient database structures that are critical to the business’s operations. The ideal candidate will be an expert in data architecture, with a strong analytical mindset, and a keen understanding of security best practices. Additionally, the role will require experience in cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance, all while ensuring alignment with enterprise security frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement optimized database solutions in Azure DataBricks, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Evaluate operations, applications, and requirements to assess and identify database structural needs.
• Ensure that all data models, architectures, and solutions comply with data standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that database architecture integrates seamlessly with cybersecurity best practices and is secure and compliant.
• Develop, maintain, and evolve data models, and create detailed, end-to-end technical implementation plans.
• Work with both legacy and cloud-based computing architectures to ensure smooth data integration and transition to cloud environments.
• Apply knowledge of architecture modeling standards, cloud security principles, and industry best practices to secure and optimize databases.
• Analyze database and security risks, assisting with threat intelligence, risk assessments, and incident response as necessary.
• Utilize SQL to ensure database performance optimization, data integrity, and the enforcement of secure access controls.
• Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in database structures, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST CSF.
• Participate in security audits, compliance reviews, and forensic analysis when required.
• Explore AI and machine learning applications for optimizing database security, performance, and threat detection.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).
• Strong experience with Azure DataBricks, SQL, and data modeling.
• Experience in developing end-to-end technical plans for implementation.
• Solid understanding of SDLC agile models and best practices.
• Experience working with both legacy and cloud-based computing architectures.
• Familiarity with data architecture modeling standards and tools.

Preferred:

• Experience in cybersecurity principles, cloud security, and data protection.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in enterprise security architectures and incident response.
• Familiarity with identity & access management (IAM), threat intelligence, and secure application development.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or cloud security certifications (e.g., Azure Certified Security Engineer).

Comments/Special Instructions:

• The preferred database environment is Azure DataBricks, with an emphasis on SQL expertise.
• Candidates should have experience in environment creation in DataBricks, including application loading and data transformation.
• Additional skills in Power BI for visualization and dashboard creation are a plus.

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