IT Architect - Database

Key Responsibilities 

• Define and lead database architecture and administration strategy across the enterprise

• Administer SQL Server environments including provisioning, patching, backup, and recovery 

• Manage high availability configurations (clustering, AlwaysOn) 

• Optimize performance through query tuning, indexing, and resource management 

• Support integration with enterprise applications and data platforms 

• Implement database security, access controls, and compliance monitoring 

• Design and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes 

• Implement monitoring, maintenance plans, and capacity planning 

• Collaborate with Data & Analytics, application, and infrastructure teams 

Required Qualifications 

• 8–10+ years of SQL Server database administration experience

• Strong knowledge of high availability (AlwaysOn, clustering) 

• Expertise in performance tuning and query optimization 

• Experience with backup and recovery strategies 

• Strong understanding of database security and governance 

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale systems 

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with Azure data services (Azure SQL, Data Lake, Synapse, Fabric) 

• Experience supporting analytics and reporting platforms 

• Experience with ETL/data integration processes 

• Experience modernizing legacy database environments 

Key Success Metrics 

• Improved database performance and stability 

• Reduction in downtime and incidents 

• Standardized backup and maintenance processes 

• Improved data quality and availability 

• Increased scalability for future growth 

Position Impact 

• Stabilizes and modernizes AAON’s core database environment

• Improves data reliability for operations and analytics 

• Supports enterprise data platform and analytics strategy 

• Enables scalable and governed data infrastructure