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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Database Administrator
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A Database Administrator uses software to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need, and that data are protected from unauthorized access.
$103,913 / year median in the U.S.
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Job Description
Job Number:
25990Functional Area:
Information Technology Department:
Information Systems & Technology School Area:
VP forInfo Systems & Technology Pay Range Minimum:
$115,000Pay Range Maximum:
$130,000Employment Type:
Full-time (Remote Only)Employment Category:
Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Schedule:
Pay Grade:
9 Posting DescriptionDATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
, Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) , designs, installs, maintains and upgrades the Institute's databases; works on one or more projects by supporting one or more databases of low to medium complexity with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity, and accessibility of the data; and expected to work with some oversight, plan and organize database activities regarding reliability, performance monitoring and tuning, security, backup, and disaster recovery. The full job description is available here . Job RequirementsREQUIRED
: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) and a minimum of three years of experience in computer science, information systems, mathematics, or another related field; working knowledge of scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash,etc.); broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application and/or Web standards; knowledge of web applications and the role databases play in a web application stack; ability to multi-task effectively; ability to adjust to changing priorities; ability to breakdown raw information and identify relationships between components; basic oral and written communication skills that support transactional activities; and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with other members of formal and informal groups in the pursuit of common missions, vision, values and mutual goals. This is a full-time remote position. 9/8/2026Benefits
- Dental Insurance