Senior Database Administrator
Senior Database Administrator
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$ 116000 - 174100
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At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
Job Profile Summary
The Senior Database Administrator is a senior technical leader responsible for architecting implementing and managing complex database environments across cloud and on-premise platforms. This role requires deep expertise in Oracle Exadata (ExaCC) Oracle DBA AWS PostgreSQL AWS MySQL AWS RDS MSSQL Aurora Global Database and active-active datastore architectures.
The Senior DBA leads initiatives in database security high availability disaster recovery and performance optimization while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with engineering security and operations teams. This role requires strong ownership and the ability to manage both strategic projects and day-to-day operations aligned with organizational goals.
Responsibilities
Architect and manage enterprise-grade databases across OCI AWS and hybrid environments.
Lead implementation and optimization of Oracle ExaCC and GoldenGate replication strategies.
Design and maintain active-active and global database architectures (Aurora Global Oracle RAC).
Define and enforce database security policies in collaboration with Enterprise Security.
Establish and maintain RTO/RPO standards across platforms.
Oversee patching upgrades and performance tuning of Oracle PostgreSQL MySQL MSSQL and QLIK environments.
Collaborate with cloud engineers developers and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and secure database solutions.
Serve as a technical advisor for database decisions in strategic projects.
Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex database incidents.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level DBAs.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal data governance standards.
Participate in capacity planning forecasting and synthetic testing for performance assurance.
Support integration of QLIK and other analytics platforms with enterprise databases.
Engineer and administer cloud-native services: RDS (MySQL PostgreSQL) Aurora DynamoDB Elasticsearch Redshift and in-memory stores like Redis (ElastiCache).
Perform database-related data fixes and deployments.
Provide metrics and reports related to database operations and performance.
Receive and resolve database-related incidents and service requests.
Troubleshoot and resolve database outages.
Participate in 24/7/365 On-Call rotation.
Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
Establish a reputation as a reliable productive contributor in a highly autonomous environment.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Expert knowledge of Oracle ExaCC Oracle RAC and GoldenGate.
Strong experience with MSSQL PostgreSQL and MySQL in production environments.
Deep expertise with AWS RDS Aurora Global Database and other cloud-native database services.
Proven ability to design and manage active-active and high-availability architectures.
Proficiency in database security encryption auditing and access control.
Strong scripting and automation skills (SQL PL/SQL Bash Python).
Excellent communication leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to lead complex projects independently and manage operational responsibilities.
Experience working across diverse technical teams and business stakeholders.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for systems under your purview.
Ability to manage and prioritize short- mid- and long-term tasks and projects.
Organizational Impact
Executes specialized technical projects; helps support and drive change.
Responsible for major components within area of expertise.
Minimizes errors to reduce impact on operations cost and timelines.
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Achieves goals with minimal supervision.
Leads key technical projects and drives methodologies techniques and standards.
Communication & Influence
Engages stakeholders inside and outside of the team including vendors and customers.
Influences decisions and practices through operational expertise.
Leadership & Talent Management
Coaches and trains others in technical areas.
Manages complex projects delegating and reviewing work as needed.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (required)
Experience
Required:
5 years of experience in enterprise database administration with Oracle DB.
4 years of experience with MySQL PostgreSQL ElastiCache Aurora DynamoDB and Redshift.
Experience migrating from bare metal to cloud-based database services using tools like AWS Database Migration Service.
Preferred:
Advanced understanding of software hardware and database interactions in complex environments.
Familiarity with ITIL and Change Management best practices.
Experience with QLIK Replicate and Talend integration.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical dental vision telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual 11 paid holidays and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
