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• Administer, maintain, and optimize enterprise database systems to ensure high

availability and performance

• Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents in a timely manner

• Implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with enterprise standards

• Support capacity planning, performance tuning, and scalability initiatives

• Collaborate with engineering teams to support application deployments and database

changes

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support database platforms (e.g., DB2 z/OS, Oracle, SQL Server,

PostgreSQL, Netezza) across development, test, and production environments

• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades

• Monitor database performance and proactively tune queries, indexes, and configurations

• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions (e.g.,

replication, clustering)

• Troubleshoot database-related incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement

preventive measures

• Partner with application and product teams to review database designs and ensure optimal

data structures

• Enforce database security standards, including access controls, encryption, and auditing

• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell, PowerShell)

• Document database configurations, processes, and operational procedures

Up to 6 years of database administration experience in a professional environment and/or

comparable experience such as:

• Experience administering one or more database platforms (e.g., DB2 z/OS, Oracle, SQL

Server, PostgreSQL, Netezza)

• Familiarity with database backup/recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery

concepts

• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization

• Experience with scripting/automation (Shell, Python, PowerShell, etc.)

• Familiarity with Agile or other rapid application development methodologies

• Understanding of distributed systems and multi-tier architectures

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field required; advanced

degree preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database monitoring and observability tools

• Knowledge of cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.)

• Experience with data modeling and database design principles

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases and big data platforms

High-Performing Behaviors

• Proactively identifies and resolves database performance and reliability issues

• Challenges the status quo and drives continuous improvement in database operations

• Stays current with database technologies, tools, and industry trends

• Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Collaborates effectively across teams to achieve shared objectives

• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and strong problem-solving skills

• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and operational needs

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong understanding of database administration concepts (backup/recovery, performance

tuning, security, and availability)

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex database issues

• Knowledge of data structures, indexing strategies, and query optimization

• Understanding of metadata management and database architecture

• Experience with database monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting tools

• Familiarity with infrastructure components (servers, storage, networking)

• Working knowledge of SDLC methodologies and operational best practices

• Strong understanding of Service Now data

Technology Core Competencies

• Database Administration & Operations

• Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Automation & Scripting

• Infrastructure & Platform Knowledge

• Agile Practices

• Technical Problem Solving

Skills

Database administrator, Sql, Sql server, Performance tuning, Database management, disaster recovery, monitoring

Top Skills Details

Database administrator,Sql,Sql server,Performance tuning,Database management,disaster recovery,monitoring

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

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