IT Team Lead Database Administrator in Brentwood, Tennessee

Location

Brentwood, Tennessee

Job Type

Contractor

Salary

$60 – $65/hr

Company

Insight Global

• Brentwood, TN • Hybrid 3 days on sight • 6-8 month contract with extension or FTE

Job Description:

Insight Global's client is hiring an IT Team Lead Database Administrator. This role blends hands on database work with team leadership in a hybrid cloud environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges while mentoring a team and supporting critical business systems.

Preferred Requirements • 8-10 years of experience in database administration or engineering • Prior experience leading or mentoring technical teams • Strong experience with Oracle, SQL Server, and enterprise database systems • Experience working in both on prem and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure • Exposure to cloud databases such as Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL • Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or Bash • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor a team of database administrators and engineers • Manage and support enterprise databases across on prem and cloud environments • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues • Oversee database upgrades, migrations, and deployments • Ensure data availability, security, and disaster recovery readiness • Collaborate with engineering and business teams on data solutions • Participate in on call support and assist with incident response

Nice to Have: • Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop or Spark • Azure, AWS, or Oracle certifications • Experience supporting large scale or retail data environments