Senior Database Administrator

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Database Administration: Install, configure, administer, and maintain Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases across development, testing, and production environments.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization: Proactively monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement effective tuning strategies to ensure optimal responsiveness and efficiency.
• Backup and Recovery: Develop, implement, and test comprehensive backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Security Management: Implement and enforce database security policies, including user access control, auditing, and data encryption, in compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Design, implement, and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions for both Oracle and SQL Server environments in VMware, AWS, and Azure.
• Cloud Database Management: Provision, configure, and manage cloud-based database services (e.g., Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) and understand their specific features and limitations.
• Database Migrations and Upgrades: Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patching activities with minimal disruption to business operations.
• Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth trends and proactively plan for future capacity needs to ensure adequate resources are available.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Diagnose and resolve complex database-related issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., SQL, Shell, PowerShell, Python) to automate routine database tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with development teams, system administrators, and other stakeholders to provide database expertise and support application deployments.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, procedures, and best practices.  
• Staying Current: Continuously learn and adopt new database technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator managing both Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments.  
• Proven experience working with databases in VMware virtualized environments.
• Significant experience with cloud-based database services on AWS (e.g., RDS, Aurora) and/or Azure (e.g., Azure SQL Database, Managed Instances).
• Strong understanding of database principles, architecture, and best practices.
• Expertise in performance tuning and optimization techniques for both Oracle and SQL Server.
• Solid experience with backup and recovery strategies and tools.
• Proficiency in implementing and maintaining database security measures.
• Experience in designing and implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Excellent scripting skills (e.g., SQL, Shell scripting, PowerShell, Python).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator Associate/Expert, AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate).  
• Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Datadog, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
• Experience with data warehousing concepts and technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.