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Database Administrator

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Salary: $115,000 – $130,000 per year

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, Information Systems and Technology (IS&T), designs, installs, maintains and upgrades the Institute’s databases; works on one or more projects by supporting one or more databases of low to medium complexity with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity, and accessibility of the data; and expected to work with some oversight, plan and organize database activities regarding reliability, performance monitoring and tuning, security, backup, and disaster recovery.

The full job description is available here.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) and a minimum of three years of experience in computer science, information systems, mathematics, or another related field; working knowledge of scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash,etc.); broad level of understanding surrounding information systems and application and/or Web standards; knowledge of web applications and the role databases play in a web application stack; ability to multi-task effectively; ability to adjust to changing priorities; ability to breakdown raw information and identify relationships between components; basic oral and written communication skills that support transactional activities; and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with other members of formal and informal groups in the pursuit of common missions, vision, values and mutual goals.

This is a full-time remote position.

Job details

Title
Database Administrator
Employer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location
Remote
Published
Sep 9, 2026
Closes:
Nov 8, 2026
Job type
Full time, Staff / Administration
Field
Other Administrative Positions
Salary

Salary: $115,000 – $130,000 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Database Administrator role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and at least three years of experience in computer science, information systems, mathematics, or a related field. The role also requires working knowledge of database administration, web application stacks, and scripting. Explore related higher education administration jobs if you are building your career in this area.

🏠Is this Database Administrator position fully remote?

Yes, the job posting confirms this is a full-time remote position. You can explore more remote higher education jobs on AcademicJobs.com. The role supports database reliability, performance monitoring and tuning, security, backup, and disaster recovery while working with multiple concurrent users.

💻What technical skills and scripting languages are needed?

Applicants should have a working knowledge of PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages. You also need a broad understanding of information systems, web standards, and how databases fit into web application stacks. Experience with performance tuning, security, backup, and disaster recovery is expected.

🛠️What are the key responsibilities of the Database Administrator in IS&T?

The Database Administrator designs, installs, maintains, and upgrades the Institute’s databases. You will support one or more databases of low to medium complexity, ensure data control, integrity, and accessibility, and plan activities around reliability, performance monitoring and tuning, security, backup, and disaster recovery. The role requires collaboration with information systems and technology teams.

📅What is the application deadline and how do I apply?

The application deadline is November 8, 2026. Review the full job description on the AcademicJobs.com posting and submit your application before the deadline. You can also browse higher ed administration jobs and remote higher ed jobs for similar opportunities.

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