Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Database Administrator

Performs daily database and database application support which includes contributing to 24x7x365 staff coverage, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB and MariaDB, MySQL, Hadoop, Redshift, AWS EMR database and application server administration. Assists with all duties related to on-going operational database infrastructure on premise and in the cloud. Creates and maintains database objects. Monitors, troubleshoots and resolves failed tasks or database issues. Creates databases, database clusters, assign permissions and resolve connectivity issues. Assists IT management in prioritizing database administration team projects. Monitors database storage allocation and usage daily as well as other resource usage. Assists with backup standards and schedules, and recovery procedures. Develops security plans, testing and maintenance. Intent of this security plan is to establish a means of providing complete accountability for any and all use of the databases. Develops and maintains the portions of the disaster recovery plan that pertain to the database servers and provide documentation of the steps necessary to perform the disaster recovery process. Advises developers/end users on issues such as database design and application architecture. Provides performance tuning related to database technology and database/server configuration. Provides technical guidance to teammates. Exports/Imports data and data replication. Schedules jobs and events. Manages special projects as assigned.

3+ years minimum experience deploying and/or administrating infrastructure solutions or database administration. Strong working knowledge of automated deployment and Cloud platforms. AWS Sysops certification or certifications in VMware, Microsoft, Cisco, Avaya, Oracle, SQL Server. Two or more of the these certifications: AWS Sysops certification, AWS Solutions architect associate certification, MTA, MSCA, Cisco-CCNA, CCNP, Database administration (Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB and MariaDB, MySQL, Hadoop, Redshift, AWS EMR ), Avaya (ACA, ACSS, ASIC, ACE). Critical thinker. Demonstrated problem solving techniques. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Willing and able to quickly learn new technology. IT education: Bachelors.