Database Administrator (DBA)

Position Level: Part-Time – Technical
Location: Remote, No Travel
Department: Software Engineering
Duration: Ongoing (Hourly, Part-Time) 
Reports to: Applications Manager
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled 

Company Overview

Quantisage is “Where Growth Meets Compliance” consulting firm on a mission to provide Customers with the world’s leading technology and compliance solutions while promoting the well-being and development of our associates and partners. 

Quantisage supports mission-critical systems across Commercial and Public Sector clients. Our team ensures secure, compliant, and high-performing application environments that power essential business functions. We combine technical precision, process discipline, and customer-first execution across all infrastructure and application support engagements. 

Job Overview

Job Title: Part-Time Database Administrator (DBA) 
Location and Residency Status: Remote
Time Commitment Expectation: 10-15 Hours Weekly

We are seeking an experienced Part-Time DBA to support and maintain our SQL Server, ColdFusion, IIS, and Sunapsis environments. This role requires strong hands-on experience across the full application stack—front end, application server, and database—combined with disciplined execution of monthly release cycles, patching, environment refreshes, and SFTP configurations. You will work closely with internal IT teams, and the functional team, to support testing and ensure smooth operational continuity. 

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Execute SQL Server scripts, commands, and administrative tasks.
• Apply Microsoft SQL Server patches and manage system updates. 
• Support alternating monthly Sunapsis releases, including:
  – Applying database scripts 
  – Updating ColdFusion release files 
  – Deploying updates to IIS application servers
• Manage ColdFusion front-end and ColdFusion-on-Tomcat environments. 
• Administer and navigate IIS, including deployments, resets, and configurations.
• Configure and maintain SFTP connections, including secure transfers to SEVIS systems. 
• Perform quarterly environment refreshes and coordinate cloning of DEV and Pre-PROD. 
• Manage backups and ensure recoverability using Rubrik. 
• Ensure annual Windows Server certification and SEVIS site certification requirements. 
• Support functional testing cycles and provide assistance during validation windows. 

Experience building UI/UX using Reactjs, and other technologies

Educational Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, a related field, or relevant experience 
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, scripting, patching, and maintenance.
• Hands-on knowledge of ColdFusion, including ColdFusion deployed on Tomcat. 
• Strong familiarity with IIS administration, configuration, and troubleshooting. 
• Experience setting up and managing SFTP environments, performance tuning and query optimization 
• Ability to execute structured release cycles, patching schedules, and environment updates. 
• Experience with system backups and recovery tools (Rubrik or similar). 
• Familiarity with multi-environment architecture (DEV, Pre-PROD, PROD). 
• Ability to support cross-functional testing teams and adapt to scheduled release windows. 

Professional Development Opportunities
Even in a part-time commitment, this role provides exposure to:

• Enterprise application lifecycle management
• Multi-environment release, patching, and deployment operations 
• Database and application server performance optimization 
• Working within compliance-driven environments (SEVIS, higher education systems)
• Secure file transfer (SFTP) and certification workflows 
• Cross-team collaboration during testing and release cycles 

Working Conditions

Location Requirements
Remote

Physical Requirements
This is a largely sedentary role.

Direct Reports
None

Quantisage is an equal-opportunity employer. To ensure equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, we base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications, abilities, and an individual’s conduct and performance. We will not make any decisions or discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected against discrimination under the law. Quantisage complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with Sunapsis or similar student/immigration management systems. 
• Working knowledge of SEVIS compliance, file transfers, and certification requirements. 
• Understanding of Windows Server certification processes.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across database, application server, and front-end layers. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high reliability.