ZZartin (7/27/2016)

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GilaMonster (7/27/2016)

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Eric M Russell (7/27/2016)

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It can be especially difficult for an organization when the recruiting effort is too focussed on conformity and cultural fit rather than experience and talent relevent to the role. Of course there are some personality types that you flat don't want in your organization, and there are some jobs that require things like stringent security clearance or ability to interface and present well with clients, but some organizations simply wouldn't know talent when they see it.

That's not the case here.

They're in the position of not having a DBA. The job's been done by developers for a long time, and they're well past the point where they need a dedicated DBA. Since they don't have any DBA they don't really want a junior, but they haven't been able to find anyone with intermediate/senior skill levels.

Need a dedicated DBA as in need someone to dedicate the time to it or need as in need the expertise right now? Companies not being willing to invest in their employees, or being unable to recognize potential talent vs current expertise, is part of why we're seeing an increasing lack of those high expertise people.