Database Management Technical Lead - REMOTE in US
NTT DATA, Inc., Plano, TX, United States
Date:
Apr 23, 2026
Company:
NTT DATA Services
We are currently seeking a Database Management Technical Lead - REMOTE in US to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Role Summary
The Database Management Lead provides strategic, architectural, and operational leadership for multi-cloud Database Management Services. This role ensures database platforms are secure, scalable, automated, compliant, and resilient, while meeting 24x7 availability and contracted service level commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical and operational leadership for SQL Server and Oracle platforms across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
Own and govern end-to-end database lifecycle management, including secure provisioning and configuration; backup, restore, patching, and upgrades; encryption, replication, disaster recovery, archiving, and decommissioning.
Define and enforce database lifecycle policies for object and data retention, backup strategies and recovery objectives, and encryption standards (at rest and in transit).
Lead automation strategy for database services, including Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns using Terraform and oversee automated database provisioning and configuration pipelines.
Establish and enforce physical DBA standards, including instance configuration baselines, storage and performance profiles, patching and upgrade schedules.
Maintain direct 7x24 operational readiness, availability, and escalation processes.
Lead performance engineering and optimization, including capacity forecasting and trend analysis, stress testing and load validation, and advanced tuning strategies.
Govern database security architecture, including IAM-based access controls across all clouds, SIEM integration and auditing, ensuring restricted and sensitive data identification, CMDB accuracy, and compliance reporting.
Validate customer-deployed databases and enforce enrollment into managed services.
Lead disaster recovery strategy, testing, and execution.
Develop and maintain enterprise runbooks, SOPs, and automation standards.
Provide mentorship and escalation support to SMEs and Engineers.
Participate in governance forums to align DBMS services with evolving standards and technologies.
Requirements
Must be a US citizen or Green card holder.
FBI CJIS background check administered every 12 months.
Position supports a 24/7 operations production support model.
10+ years of enterprise database management experience.
5+ years delivering Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) in public cloud environments.
5+ years in a technical team leadership role, managing teams of engineers supporting operations 24/7.
Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database.
Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
Compensation
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role will either be $105k- $113k. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered is temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.
Benefits
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Apr 23, 2026
Company:
NTT DATA Services
We are currently seeking a Database Management Technical Lead - REMOTE in US to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Role Summary
The Database Management Lead provides strategic, architectural, and operational leadership for multi-cloud Database Management Services. This role ensures database platforms are secure, scalable, automated, compliant, and resilient, while meeting 24x7 availability and contracted service level commitments.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical and operational leadership for SQL Server and Oracle platforms across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
Own and govern end-to-end database lifecycle management, including secure provisioning and configuration; backup, restore, patching, and upgrades; encryption, replication, disaster recovery, archiving, and decommissioning.
Define and enforce database lifecycle policies for object and data retention, backup strategies and recovery objectives, and encryption standards (at rest and in transit).
Lead automation strategy for database services, including Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) patterns using Terraform and oversee automated database provisioning and configuration pipelines.
Establish and enforce physical DBA standards, including instance configuration baselines, storage and performance profiles, patching and upgrade schedules.
Maintain direct 7x24 operational readiness, availability, and escalation processes.
Lead performance engineering and optimization, including capacity forecasting and trend analysis, stress testing and load validation, and advanced tuning strategies.
Govern database security architecture, including IAM-based access controls across all clouds, SIEM integration and auditing, ensuring restricted and sensitive data identification, CMDB accuracy, and compliance reporting.
Validate customer-deployed databases and enforce enrollment into managed services.
Lead disaster recovery strategy, testing, and execution.
Develop and maintain enterprise runbooks, SOPs, and automation standards.
Provide mentorship and escalation support to SMEs and Engineers.
Participate in governance forums to align DBMS services with evolving standards and technologies.
Requirements
Must be a US citizen or Green card holder.
FBI CJIS background check administered every 12 months.
Position supports a 24/7 operations production support model.
10+ years of enterprise database management experience.
5+ years delivering Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) in public cloud environments.
5+ years in a technical team leadership role, managing teams of engineers supporting operations 24/7.
Technologies
Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database.
Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
Compensation
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role will either be $105k- $113k. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.
This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered is temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.
Benefits
This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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