Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator, JOB ID 9844 Federated Hermes, Inc. is a leading global, active asset manager, focused on meeting the diverse and evolving needs of today's investors. Founded on the principle of doing business the right way, Federated Hermes has helped clients plan for the future with investments, support and insights built to stand the test of time. Headquartered in Pittsburgh since 1955, with offices spanning North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our more than 2,200 highly talented employees are dedicated to a culture of integrity, a drive for excellence in all that we do and an unwavering focus on our clients. Position Overview: Federated Hermes is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join our Database Management Team as part of our Global Technology Organization. Key Responsibilities 1. Responsible for Installations include standalone systems, failover clusters, High-Availability Always-On clusters. 2. Responsible for customized automation for one-off requirements such as nightly QA refreshes. 3. Responsible for database recovery methodologies and the ability to perform each. 4. Establish and may administer database security. 5. Monitor and optimize database performance. 6. Create and/or tune complex queries. 7. Work closely with application teams to provide input and oversight responsibility for logical and physical database design. Required Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in computer science, related academic area, or equivalent experience required 2. Minimum 5 years of Microsoft SQL Server database administration experience required 3. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Database recovery required 4. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Database architecture required 5. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server Database optimization and tuning required 6. Experience with Capacity planning required 7. Experience writing complex SQL queries required 8. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2017, 2019, 2022, 2025, Azure installation, configuration, and migration in stand-alone and clustered environments required Preferred Qualifications 1. Understanding of solutions using infrastructure as code preferred 2. Experience with PowerShell preferred Key Behaviors for Success: Anchored in the Federated Hermes Pledge, our Behavior Framework provides a compass for the way we behave and perform internally to create the environment necessary to maintain our commitments to each other and to the business. Our behaviors are: Adaptability, Communication, Delivery, Drive, and Relationships. Working Conditions: 1. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Overtime as required) 2. Location - Warrendale, PA 15086 3. Hybrid Work Schedule 4. You will be required to work in the office a minimum of three days each week Apply to this position: We appreciate your interest in career opportunities with Federated Hermes**. For additional information and to apply to this position, please visit the Federated Hermes Careers page** and reference Job ID #9844.5 The firm does not sponsor employment visas. About Us Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI) is a leading global, active asset manager, focused on meeting the diverse and evolving needs of today's investors. Headquartered in Pittsburgh since 1955, with offices spanning North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, our more than 2,200 highly talented employees are dedicated to a culture of integrity, a drive for excellence in all that we do and an unwavering focus on our clients. The firm manages $897.7 billion in total assets as of October 30, 2026, across equities, fixed income, liquidity/money market funds, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies for institutions and intermediaries. Federated Hermes is further distinguished by EOS, its stewardship and engagement subsidiary, which advises on $2.3 trillion in assets. Federated Hermes offers investment professionals the oppo tunity to work alongside highly regarded portfolio managers, analysts and traders, within a collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment. To learn more, visit FederatedHermes.com. Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, a variety of professional and personal development opportunities, and a professional work environment. For additional information about the firm, please visit the Federated Hermes website. EOE - Including Disability / Vets Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm's equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Federated Hermes will also make reasonable accommodations for the religious practices of beliefs of applicants and employees, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.