Role Overview
Confidential is hiring a Principal Database Admin. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Wisconsin. Part of Confidential's Devops hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
As Principal Database Administrator at Epicor, you will be a key technical leader ensuring the availability, security, and performance of missioncritical database environments supporting our Government Cloud customers. You will guide strategy, modernize databases, drive cloud transformation, and safeguard essential customer operations. In this role, you will bring deep technical expertise, a passion for reliable and scalable systems, and the ability to influence architecture across teams.
Your work will directly contribute to operational stability, business continuity, and a reliable experience for the essential businesses we support.
What you will be doing
- Architect, implement, and support highly available, secure, and scalable database platforms across Government Cloud and hybrid environments.
- Lead and execute database migrations, including onpremises to cloud transformations, SQL Server to PostgreSQL conversions, and workload modernization.
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain relational and nonrelational database technologies while ensuring compliance with strict security and governance requirements.
- Design and manage HA/DR solutions-including replication, clustering, failover, and backup/recovery-to protect missioncritical workloads.
- Drive automation-first practices by building database automation and CI/CD workflows using Ansible and GitHub Actions.
- Partner with development, cloud, and DevOps teams to provide architectural guidance, troubleshoot performance issues, and support new and existing application initiatives.
- Mentor database team members, influence best practices, and evaluate emerging technologies to continuously improve database operations.
What you will likely bring
- Deep expertise with both SQL Server and PostgreSQL in enterprise and missioncritical environments.
- Demonstrated experience designing and supporting HA/DR architectures across cloud and hybrid deployments.
- Proven success migrating databases from onpremises to cloud platforms.
- Hands-on experience converting SQL Server workloads to PostgreSQL.
- Strong knowledge of Azure cloud database services, security models, and cloud-native architectures.
- Advanced experience with automation, including Ansible, IaC concepts, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
- Strong understanding of database security, governance, compliance, and performance tuning.
- 10+ years of enterprise database administration experience; 5+ years supporting cloud, hybrid, or regulated environments preferred.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
What could set you apart
- Experience with Terraform or additional IaC frameworks.
- Scripting experience for automation and operational optimization.
- Exposure to NoSQL and modern data platform technologies.
- Familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog.
- GovCloud or regulated-industry background; US Person or Green Card holder (GovCloud requirement).
About Epicor
At Epicor, we're truly a team. Join 5,000 talented professionals in creating a world of better business through data, AI, and cognitive ERP. We help businesses stay future-ready by connecting people, processes, and technology. From software engineers who command the latest AI technology to business development reps who help us seize new opportunities, the work we do matters. Together, Epicor employees are creating a more resilient global supply chain.
We're Proactive, Proud, Partners .
Whatever your career journey, we'll help you find the right path. Through our training courses, mentorship, and continuous support, you'll get everything you need to thrive. At Epicor, your success is our success. And that success really matters, because we're the essential partners for the world's most essential businesses-the hardworking companies who make, move, and sell the things the world needs.
Competitive Pay & Benefits
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being.
- Internal Mobility: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and focused career goal setting, with 25% of positions filled internally.
- Career Development: Free LinkedIn Learning licenses for everyone, along with our Mentoring Program to boost your personal development.
- Inclusive Workplace: Collaborate with a diverse team in an inclusive, global workplace that fosters innovation and celebrates partnership.
- Work-Life Balance:
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Principal Database Admin position at Confidential?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Confidential. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Principal Database Admin role at Confidential remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Wisconsin. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Principal Database Admin at Confidential earn?
Confidential has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Principal Database Admin role at Confidential posted?
This role was posted on April 15, 2026 (54 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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