Sr Databse Administrator

Denver, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Administer change test and implement computer databases applying knowledge of database management systems
Ensure database availability performance security and integrity for mission-critical applications
Develop and execute comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies
Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and inefficiencies
Perform database capacity planning and scale infrastructure to meet growing business demands
Implement and maintain database security policies access controls and encryption standards
Design and optimize database schemas indexes queries and stored procedures
Lead database upgrades migrations and patch management activities with minimal downtime
Establish and enforce database standards policies and best practices
Conduct regular database health checks audits and compliance assessments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in production environments
Collaborate with development teams to optimize application database interactions
Implement and manage database automation tools and scripts
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior database administrators and developers
Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools
Create and maintain comprehensive database documentation including architecture diagrams and procedures
Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 database support
Lead database-related projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments
May supervise others

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
7 years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments
IBM Mainframe z/OS 2.5 Database Administration experience for Production Test and Development utilizing Software AG ADABAS v8.6.1 with Predict v8.5 Data Dictionary
Extensive experience with database backup and recovery strategies
Strong traditional Shell Scripting programming background (Bash/Korn/Bourne) as well as numerous well-known toolbox Commands and Utilities (including text processing grep/fgrep/egrep awk sed tr)
RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) 9 System Administration (SA) experience for installing configuring and maintaining Production Test and Development environments
Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization
Proficiency in database security implementation including encryption auditing and access controls
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution
Experience with database monitoring tools
Understanding of data modeling concepts and normalization principles
Troubleshoots and identifies Root Cause Analysis in varying Production situations
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field
Professional certifications
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration
Understanding of compliance frameworks
Experience with database migration tools and methodologies
Experience with always-on availability groups and failover
Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration
Experience mentoring teams and leading technical projects

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionAdminister change test and implement computer databases applying knowledge of database management systemsEnsure database availability performance security and integrity for mission-critical applicationsDevelop and execute comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategiesMonitor databa...

Description

Administer change test and implement computer databases applying knowledge of database management systems
Ensure database availability performance security and integrity for mission-critical applications
Develop and execute comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies
Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and inefficiencies
Perform database capacity planning and scale infrastructure to meet growing business demands
Implement and maintain database security policies access controls and encryption standards
Design and optimize database schemas indexes queries and stored procedures
Lead database upgrades migrations and patch management activities with minimal downtime
Establish and enforce database standards policies and best practices
Conduct regular database health checks audits and compliance assessments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in production environments
Collaborate with development teams to optimize application database interactions
Implement and manage database automation tools and scripts
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior database administrators and developers
Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools
Create and maintain comprehensive database documentation including architecture diagrams and procedures
Participate in on-call rotation for 24/7 database support
Lead database-related projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams
Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments
May supervise others

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
7 years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments
IBM Mainframe z/OS 2.5 Database Administration experience for Production Test and Development utilizing Software AG ADABAS v8.6.1 with Predict v8.5 Data Dictionary
Extensive experience with database backup and recovery strategies
Strong traditional Shell Scripting programming background (Bash/Korn/Bourne) as well as numerous well-known toolbox Commands and Utilities (including text processing grep/fgrep/egrep awk sed tr)
RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) 9 System Administration (SA) experience for installing configuring and maintaining Production Test and Development environments
Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization
Proficiency in database security implementation including encryption auditing and access controls
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and execution
Experience with database monitoring tools
Understanding of data modeling concepts and normalization principles
Troubleshoots and identifies Root Cause Analysis in varying Production situations
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems or related field
Professional certifications
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration
Understanding of compliance frameworks
Experience with database migration tools and methodologies
Experience with always-on availability groups and failover
Knowledge of ETL processes and data integration
Experience mentoring teams and leading technical projects

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

Hadoop
Microsoft Windows Server
Windows
Apache
Linux
SAN
Shell Scripting
System Administration
Administrative Experience
Scripting
Oracle
Troubleshooting

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