About this Opportunity:
As a Data Platform Admin you'll support the day-to-day operations of enterprise data platforms under the guidance of senior engineers. Your responsibilities will include maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting databases across on-premises and cloud environments. This role is ideal for someone with foundational experience in SQL Server, MySQL, and/or Postgres, who is eager to grow their skills in database performance, automation, and cloud technologies.
For External Candidates:
Candidates must work in-office at one of the following locations for at least 3 days per week: Omaha, NE; Sacramento, CA.
For Internal Candidates:
All internal employees, regardless of their current work arrangement (remote or in-office), are encouraged to apply.
In this role, you'll get to:
- Assist in the administration and maintenance of secure, highly available databases across on-prem and AWS environments such as RDS and Aurora.
- Support performance tuning efforts by analyzing SQL queries and assisting in database optimization tasks.
- Write and test basic automation scripts, stored procedures, and triggers to support operational efficiency.
- Participate in database provisioning, user access management, patching, and routine maintenance tasks.
- Monitor database health and performance using native tools and dashboards, escalating issues as needed.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement and maintain physical data models and database structures.
- Provide first-level support for production database environments and assist in troubleshooting incidents.
- Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps to support knowledge sharing and operational consistency.
We're looking for talent who:
- Has 1–3 years of experience administering SQL Server, MySQL, and/or Postgres in a production or development environment.
- Is familiar with writing and debugging SQL queries, stored procedures, and basic automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or similar tools.
- Has exposure to AWS services such as RDS, Aurora, EC2, or S3; Azure experience is a plus.
- Understands basic concepts of database backup, recovery, and high availability.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to follow established procedures.
- Communicates effectively and work well in a collaborative team environment.
- Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Salary Range:
$30.72 - $45.75
The pay listed in this posting indicates the estimated pay at the time of this posting; however, may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, Orion offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance, student loan repayment and more.
About Us
At Orion, we achieve our best work when we support one another, staying personally accountable to each other and the clients we serve. We create a welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued, and heard. Our commitment to create raving fans ensures we consistently exceed client expectations. Thinking differently is in our DNA—we innovate always, push boundaries, and reject the status quo to deliver transformative outcomes. Together, we support one another and see it through to success, driving our collective achievements and those of our clients.
