We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. This is a contract position with the potential for a permanent role that requires strong expertise in managing and optimizing database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring database performance, security, and reliability while actively contributing to team projects and development initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle databases on both physical and virtual servers.<br>• Optimize database performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.<br>• Manage multiple databases, monitoring hardware and software resource utilization to maintain efficiency.<br>• Document database procedures and provide training to technical teams and end users as required.<br>• Collaborate with project teams and work groups to support development efforts and implement database solutions.<br>• Perform database migrations and upgrades, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption.<br>• Analyze system requirements and recommend database solutions to meet organizational needs.<br>• Conduct regular performance tuning and maintenance tasks to enhance database operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and industry best practices.<br>• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues.
Additional Skills:<br><br>Deep hands-on expertise with dbt (Cloud or Core), including model development, testing, macros, packages, documentation, scheduling, and performance optimization.<br>Strong command of dbt project structure, materializations (including incremental models and snapshots), and integration with BI-owned metric certification and semantic layers.<br>Ability to evaluate when to leverage community dbt packages versus building custom solutions.<br>Expert-level SQL for complex analytical transformations and performance optimization.<br>Strong data modeling skills across dimensional (Kimball), Data Vault, and domain-oriented patterns, including temporal modeling, SCDs, and surrogate keys.<br>Proven judgment in balancing normalization vs. denormalization for performance, flexibility, and downstream analytics use cases.<br>Experience designing and implementing automated data quality testing and validation frameworks.<br>Familiarity with data quality tooling (e.g., Great Expectations) and core data quality dimensions across analytics workflows.<br>Familiarity with modern analytics stacks and how analytics engineering integrates with cloud data platforms, ingestion tools, dbt, and BI systems.<br>Working knowledge of DataOps practices such as version control, CI/CD, and automated testing.<br>Knowledge of K–12 education data domains and metrics, including enrollment, attendance, assessments, staffing, and multi-state reporting requirements.<br>Familiarity with education data privacy (FERPA), academic calendars, and operational rhythms.<br>Proven ability to lead technical teams, facilitate requirements and design discussions, and manage competing stakeholder priorities.<br>Strong communication and change management skills, translating technical capabilities into clear business value. <br> <br><br>Required experience:<br><br>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.<br>7+ years of experience in analytics engineering, data engineering, data analytics, or closely related technical roles.<br>3+ years of experience in technical leadership or people management, leading analytics, data, or BI teams.<br>Demonstrated hands-on experience with dbt (2+ years) building and maintaining production data models and transformations.<br>Strong data modeling expertise, with a proven track record designing dimensional models, analytics data marts, or business-facing data products.<br>Expert-level SQL skills, including complex analytical queries and performance optimization<br>Experience partnering with non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.<br> <br>Preferred Education and Experience:<br><br>Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related analytical field.<br>dbt Analytics Engineering certification or equivalent demonstrated expertise<br>Hands-on experience with Snowflake or comparable cloud data warehouse platforms.<br>Experience working with K–12 education data, student information systems, or education analytics.<br>Experience building data solutions for multi-state or geographically distributed organizations.<br>Exposure to data governance practices, including business glossaries and data quality frameworks<br>Familiarity with modern data stack tools (e.g., ingestion, orchestration, BI, and data quality platforms).<br>Experience leading analytics teams using Agile or iterative delivery methodologies.
We are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to manage and optimize complex computer systems while supporting organizational goals. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise, project management skills, and a strong understanding of IT security best practices.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer and maintain systems such as Active Directory, Windows Server, and Microsoft Entra ID to ensure seamless operations.<br>• Oversee virtualization environments, including ESX, and manage storage solutions like NetApp and SAN technologies.<br>• Implement backup solutions using tools like Rubrik to safeguard organizational data.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical guidance and resolve system-related issues.<br>• Monitor system performance and perform regular updates to maintain compliance with IT security standards.<br>• Plan and execute complex computer system tasks in alignment with company policies and procedures.<br>• Provide technical expertise and project management support for system implementations and upgrades.<br>• Ensure system availability and reliability by proactively identifying and addressing potential risks.<br>• Maintain documentation and create reports to track system configurations and performance metrics.<br>• Build and sustain positive relationships with coworkers and stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.