Head of Database Engineering and Operations

We are seeking the head ofDatabase Engineering & Operations for MSCIs large database infrastructure spread across our Tier-IV data center Google cloud and Azureto lead and grow our team responsible for the performance availability and scalability of critical database platforms Oracle SQL Server Cassandra MongoDB and Apache Ignite across ourhybrid cloud environmentwhich incorporates on premise data centers Azure GCP and Oracle Cloud. This role combinestechnical depth with strong leadershipskills ensuring the stability efficiency and continuous improvement of both legacy and modern data systems. This role requires very deep 20 years of hands-on engineering experience with multi-vendor databases - structured and non-structured.

This is an executive level positions that requires candidate evidence prior positions leading mission critical database infrastructure that powers MSCIs multi-billion dollar business. The ideal candidate is ahands-on leaderwith a strategic mindset capable of driving engineering modernization automation and operational excellence in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of database engineers and administrators.
• Define and execute a strategic roadmap for database engineering and operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

Database Engineering & Architecture

• Provide technical leadership for the design deployment and optimization of Oracle SQL Server Cassandra and other NoSQL databases on the MSCI Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Platform
• Guide infrastructure design and implementation decisions for on-premises and cloud-hosted database workloads
• Drive standardization of database architecture tooling automation and best practices.

Operations & Performance

• Oversee 24/7 database operations ensuring system reliability availability performance and proactive maintenance.
• Own and optimize backup recovery HA/DR patching and capacity planning processes.
• Develop robust monitoring alerting and incident response procedures.
• Develop designs to enable fast recovery of databases ranging from 50TB to 250TB

Cloud & Automation

• Lead the transition and integration of database services into cloud and hybrid environments.
• Promote Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for database provisioning and deployment.
• Drive automation of routine operations to reduce manual effort and increase reliability.

Security Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with data security policies regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g. SOX HIPAA GDPR).
• Enforce access controls encryption auditing and other data governance measures.
• Partner with InfoSec and compliance teams to perform risk assessments and audits.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with application development DevOps SRE and business intelligence teams to support data-intensive applications.
• Participate in architectural reviews performance tuning sessions and capacity planning initiatives.

Vendor & License Management

• Manage vendor relationships for database platforms tools and support contracts.
• Monitor and optimize database licensing usage and costs.

AI

• Integrate AI into all the operations and management processes outlined above

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.
• 15 yearsof experience in database engineering or administration.
• 10 yearsin a leadership and overseeing multi-platform database environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Oracle(Data Guard RMAN)
• SQL Server(Always On SSIS SSRS)
• Cassandra(Data modeling scaling tuning)
• Proven experience in managing hybrid cloud environments (on-prem AWS Azure or GCP).
• Solid understanding of backup/recovery disaster recovery strategies and high availability architectures.
• Experience with scripting (e.g. PowerShell Python Bash) and database automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withIaCtools (Terraform Ansible) andCI/CD pipelinesfor database changes.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes containerized databases or DBaaS platforms.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana SolarWinds OEM SQL Monitor).
• Certifications such as:
• Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified Database Specialty
• Apache Cassandra Administrator Certification

What we offer you

• Salary range: $221000 - $287000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities Asian Support Network Black Leadership Network Climate Action Network Hola! MSCI Pride & Allies Women in Tech and Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do and we are inspired by our purpose to power better investment decisions. Youll be part of an industry-leading network of creative curious and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself our clients and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research data and technology we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion creed age sex gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave) veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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