Jobs and Careers

Sr. Sybase Database Administrator Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Nov 2025

About the role

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Sybase Database Administrator Engineer to manage, optimize, and support mission-critical Sybase environments hosted both on-premises and in AWS Cloud. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in Sybase ASE, Linux environments, automation scripting, and database migration activities.
This role requires a strong hands-on engineer capable of troubleshooting complex issues, improving database performance, and ensuring high availability and security in enterprise environments.
This is a hybrid position, based in Virginia (VA) or Texas (TX), with periodic on-site collaboration. Key Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize Sybase ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) databases across on-premises and AWS environments.
Perform database upgrades, migrations, and replication setup across various Sybase versions and Linux platforms.
Implement and manage high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) configurations.
Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and perform proactive performance tuning and debugging.
Develop and maintain automation scripts using Unix Shell scripting and Python for database backups, monitoring, and configuration management.
Implement role-based access control (RBAC), encryption, and other security measures.
Manage and troubleshoot AutoSys job scheduling, replication, and connectivity issues.
Provide production support and ensure minimal downtime for critical systems.
Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability and compliance.
Deliver consulting and advisory services to internal stakeholders on database design and best practices.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of strong, hands-on experience in Sybase Database Administration (ASE and Transact-SQL).
10+ years of experience supporting Sybase on Linux environments, both on-premises and in AWS Cloud.
Proven expertise in database upgrades, migrations, and version management in cloud environments.
Proficiency with AutoSys scheduler, replication setup, and HA/DR configurations.
Hands-on experience with Unix Shell scripting and Python automation for database functions.
Experience automating backup, monitoring, and configuration processes in AWS.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex database issues.
Excellent communication, time management, and technical presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

Experience with AWS RDS for Sybase or similar managed database services.
Familiarity with CI/CD integration for database deployments.
Exposure to cloud security best practices for data encryption and compliance.

Soft Skills

Detail-oriented with a focus on reliability and performance.
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of handling multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Work Environment

Hybrid position based in Virginia (VA) or Texas (TX) with occasional in-office collaboration.
Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact enterprise database systems.