Job Description
Qualifications
10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education
Experience in Oracle 1+c and 12c including RAC, ASM, OEM, GoldenGate, and Data Guard
Backup/recovery expertise using RMAN
In-depth knowledge and experience with DB upgrades, re-hosting, and patching
Experience leading database design reviews, access methods, database performance and SQL tuning, security policies, and pre/post-implementation capacity planning
Good design, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to understand end-user experience
Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
In-depth knowledge of multiple database technologies, and experience leading integration efforts between technologies
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation
Benefits
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location
Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications
Location Based Pay Ranges$111,480 - $148,630 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD
$117,340 - $156,450 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY
$12+,080 - $172,100 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WAAs with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs
Salary Max :172100
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data
Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation
Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
Responsibilities
As a Senior Lead Database Administrator, you will be responsible for all aspects of administration, security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and data replication in our Oracle database environments, while providing strategic guidance and advanced troubleshooting for complex application/database challenges
You will be a part of a hybrid DBA support model (onshore/offshore) working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and operations, to ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of our systems
This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States
Provide expert technical direction in the creation, delivery, and integration of multiple and complex database solutions for a design and/or production environment
Consult and collaborate with multiple teams in the following areas:Design - design database solutions, convert logical design into physical database, perform problem determination and resolution, and perform database design process and reviews
Production - perform database management, resolve database problems, and provide database security
Explore and evaluate new and emerging technologies relating to the design and/or production database environment
Develop and drive overall DB solutions and strategies
Evaluate and recommend new DB tools and emerging technologies
Create and contribute to DB standards and processes
Lead complex outage analysis and resolution
Also, consult and collaborate with Architecture and Infrastructure on IT-wide solutions
Job description
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2026 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
As a Senior Lead Database Administrator, you will be responsible for all aspects of administration, security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and data replication in our Oracle database environments, while providing strategic guidance and advanced troubleshooting for complex application/database challenges. You will be a part of a hybrid DBA support model (onshore/offshore) working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and operations, to ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of our systems.
Location
This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.
The Main Responsibilities
Provide expert technical direction in the creation, delivery, and integration of multiple and complex database solutions for a design and/or production environment.
Consult and collaborate with multiple teams in the following areas:Design - design database solutions, convert logical design into physical database, perform problem determination and resolution, and perform database design process and reviews.
Production - perform database management, resolve database problems, and provide database security.Explore and evaluate new and emerging technologies relating to the design and/or production database environment.
Develop and drive overall DB solutions and strategies.
Evaluate and recommend new DB tools and emerging technologies.
Create and contribute to DB standards and processes.
Lead complex outage analysis and resolution. Also, consult and collaborate with Architecture and Infrastructure on IT-wide solutions.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
Experience in Oracle 1+c and 12c including RAC, ASM, OEM, GoldenGate, and Data Guard.
Backup/recovery expertise using RMAN.
In-depth knowledge and experience with DB upgrades, re-hosting, and patching.
Experience leading database design reviews, access methods, database performance and SQL tuning, security policies, and pre/post-implementation capacity planning.
Good design, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to understand end-user experience.
Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Oracle Database Administration certification is desired but not required.
In-depth knowledge of multiple database technologies, and experience leading integration efforts between technologies.
Experience with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, PostgreSQL, and/or NoSQL database technologies is a plus.
Legal Statements
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.Location Based Pay Ranges$111,480 - $148,630 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD
$117,340 - $156,450 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY
$123,210 - $164,280 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$12+,080 - $172,100 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WAAs with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.Requisition #: 335841
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
Salary RangeSalary Min :111480
Salary Max :172100
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.
Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Application Deadline
11/28/2026
10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education
Experience in Oracle 1+c and 12c including RAC, ASM, OEM, GoldenGate, and Data Guard
Backup/recovery expertise using RMAN
In-depth knowledge and experience with DB upgrades, re-hosting, and patching
Experience leading database design reviews, access methods, database performance and SQL tuning, security policies, and pre/post-implementation capacity planning
Good design, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to understand end-user experience
Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills
In-depth knowledge of multiple database technologies, and experience leading integration efforts between technologies
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation
Benefits
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location
Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications
Location Based Pay Ranges$111,480 - $148,630 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD
$117,340 - $156,450 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY
$12+,080 - $172,100 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WAAs with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs
Salary Max :172100
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data
Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation
Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
Responsibilities
As a Senior Lead Database Administrator, you will be responsible for all aspects of administration, security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and data replication in our Oracle database environments, while providing strategic guidance and advanced troubleshooting for complex application/database challenges
You will be a part of a hybrid DBA support model (onshore/offshore) working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and operations, to ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of our systems
This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States
Provide expert technical direction in the creation, delivery, and integration of multiple and complex database solutions for a design and/or production environment
Consult and collaborate with multiple teams in the following areas:Design - design database solutions, convert logical design into physical database, perform problem determination and resolution, and perform database design process and reviews
Production - perform database management, resolve database problems, and provide database security
Explore and evaluate new and emerging technologies relating to the design and/or production database environment
Develop and drive overall DB solutions and strategies
Evaluate and recommend new DB tools and emerging technologies
Create and contribute to DB standards and processes
Lead complex outage analysis and resolution
Also, consult and collaborate with Architecture and Infrastructure on IT-wide solutions
Job description
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2026 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
As a Senior Lead Database Administrator, you will be responsible for all aspects of administration, security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and data replication in our Oracle database environments, while providing strategic guidance and advanced troubleshooting for complex application/database challenges. You will be a part of a hybrid DBA support model (onshore/offshore) working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and operations, to ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of our systems.
Location
This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.
The Main Responsibilities
Provide expert technical direction in the creation, delivery, and integration of multiple and complex database solutions for a design and/or production environment.
Consult and collaborate with multiple teams in the following areas:Design - design database solutions, convert logical design into physical database, perform problem determination and resolution, and perform database design process and reviews.
Production - perform database management, resolve database problems, and provide database security.Explore and evaluate new and emerging technologies relating to the design and/or production database environment.
Develop and drive overall DB solutions and strategies.
Evaluate and recommend new DB tools and emerging technologies.
Create and contribute to DB standards and processes.
Lead complex outage analysis and resolution. Also, consult and collaborate with Architecture and Infrastructure on IT-wide solutions.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
Experience in Oracle 1+c and 12c including RAC, ASM, OEM, GoldenGate, and Data Guard.
Backup/recovery expertise using RMAN.
In-depth knowledge and experience with DB upgrades, re-hosting, and patching.
Experience leading database design reviews, access methods, database performance and SQL tuning, security policies, and pre/post-implementation capacity planning.
Good design, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to understand end-user experience.
Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Oracle Database Administration certification is desired but not required.
In-depth knowledge of multiple database technologies, and experience leading integration efforts between technologies.
Experience with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, PostgreSQL, and/or NoSQL database technologies is a plus.
Legal Statements
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.Location Based Pay Ranges$111,480 - $148,630 in these states: AR ID KY LA ME MS NE SC SD
$117,340 - $156,450 in these states: AL AZ FL GA IA IN KS MO MT ND NM OH OK PA TN UT VT WI WV WY
$123,210 - $164,280 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$12+,080 - $172,100 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WAAs with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.Requisition #: 335841
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
Salary RangeSalary Min :111480
Salary Max :172100
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.
Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Application Deadline
11/28/2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sr Lead Database Administrator position is now open for candidates interested in the Database Administrator sector. This role in Monroeville offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Database Administrator is a plus.
