Senior Database Administrator – Edifecs

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🌎 Remote 📍 Remote, Texas ⏰ Full Time ⌛ Posted 2 days ago

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Job Description:

Join a high-performance team spearheading VA data migration to the cloud
Support and maintain databases in the cloud
Install, configure, and upgrade database management systems
Create and manage tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures
Monitor and maintain database performance through tuning and optimization
Analyze and optimize queries and manage indexes
Conduct performance assessments and implement improvements
Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies
Perform backups and recovery drills
Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures
Manage user access and permissions
Monitor databases for performance, errors, and potential issues using monitoring tools
Perform database patches, updates, and other maintenance tasks
Provide technical support and troubleshoot database issues
Collaborate with application developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to resolve database problems
Maintain documentation of database configurations, procedures, and processes
Create and update operational manuals and database management guidelines
Ensure databases comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Stay current with database technology developments and implement relevant improvements
Serve as a trusted advisor to the client while working at scale and with autonomy

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years or more experience
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in database administration, preferably with Oracle and SQL Server
Proven expertise managing and maintaining Oracle databases and SQL Server
Experience in database design and architecture
Experience in database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security management
Proficiency deploying, managing, and configuring SQL Server and Oracle databases
Experience with database monitoring and maintenance tools
Knowledge of automated backups, snapshots, scaling, and read replicas
Strong knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server database architecture, management, and optimization
Proficiency writing and optimizing complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers
Experience with Oracle and SQL Server backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
Expertise in PL/SQL programming and Oracle database optimization
Experience with query optimization and indexing strategies for SQL Server and Oracle
Proficiency using performance monitoring tools to diagnose and resolve database performance issues
Knowledge of point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery strategies
Experience implementing and managing automated backup solutions
Understanding of database security best practices for SQL Server and Oracle
Experience with user authentication, authorization, encryption, and data masking
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail to ensure data integrity and system stability
Ability to collaborate with application developers and system administrators
Strong documentation skills
Ability to manage and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
Commitment to staying current with emerging database technologies, industry trends, and cloud services
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Advanced certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), and AWS Certified Database – Specialty are preferred
Edifecs certification and Edifecs experience are a plus