Lead Database Administrator
$120k - $160kVanguard
Salary: $120,000 - 160,000 per year Requirements:
- We require at least eight years of experience in database administration, data modeling, business systems analysis, development, or a related field.
- We expect an undergraduate degree in a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- We need strong expertise in physical and logical data modeling, database design, and performance tuning.
- We look for hands-on experience with multiple mid-tier server and cloud database platforms, such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, RedShift, and AWS/RDS environments.
- We require knowledge of data migration, data warehouse architecture, and database implementation approaches.
- We expect strong database administration experience across both cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure, and on-premise environments.
- We need proven capability in database performance monitoring, optimization, and tuning.
- We look for proficiency in Linux scripting and automation for database and system operations.
- We prefer AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification, or an equivalent cloud credential.
- We provide expert-level DBA support for production, test, and development databases across multiple platforms.
- We design, create, and maintain physical databases for critical business applications.
- We develop and maintain database logs and defect trackers, and translate business needs into supporting database capabilities.
- We administer mid-tier server and cloud platform databases, including day-to-day monitoring, optimization, and developer support for database objects such as tables, indexes, and backup jobs.
- We analyze application and database performance, and continually improve technical standards, processes, and technologies.
- We review application designs to ensure they meet production acceptance expectations.
- We safeguard backup, recovery, security, reliability, and performance across our systems, while maintaining policies and procedures that protect database integrity.
- We train and mentor staff, and resolve the most complex issues escalated from less experienced team members.
- We evaluate IT vendor products and contribute to special projects and other assigned work.
- We define the overall structure of databases and data warehouses based on functional and technical requirements.
- We create strategies for data acquisition, archival recovery, and database implementation that support scalability and business continuity.
- We manage data migration and conversion efforts while minimizing downtime and preserving data integrity.
- We troubleshoot and resolve complex data processing issues in large-scale database environments.
- AWS
- Redshift
- Azure
- Cloud
- Data Warehouse
- Support
- LESS
- Linux
- Oracle
- PostgreSQL
- SQL
- Security
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hackajob is partnering with Vanguard to connect exceptional professionals with this Lead Technical Database Administrator opportunity. At Vanguard, we are driven by a long-term mission to improve our clients financial wellbeing through products and services that make a meaningful impact. We support learning and development for our people and foster a highly collaborative culture. Most of our crew members work in a hybrid model that combines flexibility with in-person learning, teamwork, and connection. This approach helps us deliver strong client outcomes and creates a positive employee experience. Please note that we are not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
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