Database Administrator

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Database Administrator in Fort Worth, Texas . As Database Administrator, you will lead and support scalable technology solutions while strengthening system performance, security and long-term reliability. You will partner with stakeholders, guide technical practices and help others grow through continuous learning and mentorship. Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous learning across emerging technologies, security frameworks and domain-specific innovations while sharing insights and mentoring others
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable solutions that meet business needs and support long-term user satisfaction
• Architect end-to-end solutions that integrate across systems and processes while balancing innovation, maintainability, quality and security
• Lead requirements definition for complex systems, integrations and automation efforts while anticipating operational impacts
• Develop and govern documentation standards for solution architecture, integrations, automation, security and system life cycle needs
• Influence enterprise architecture by designing and integrating scalable, sustainable solutions that support evolving business needs
• Lead modernization efforts that strengthen system resilience, performance and security
• Guide operational life cycle planning and processes that support secure operations, continuous improvement and future scalability Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level
• 1+ year of relevant experience in database administration
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and deliver scalable technology solutions
• Ability to develop technical documentation and support security, architecture and system life cycle practices
• Ability to mentor others and contribute to continuous improvement in technical practices About Freese and Nichols At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values ( L earn continuously, E ngage as family, A ct with integrity, D eliver quality, and S erve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values. We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You ), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work. Join our team of 1,400+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #LI-Hybrid