Lead Database Administrator

The Regional
Memphis, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 167K

Job location

Memphis, United States of America

Tech stack

Databases
Data Architecture
Data Systems
Operational Databases
Performance Tuning
Data Storage Technologies
System Availability

Job description

The Lead Database Administrator is responsible for production and non-production database architecture, administration, monitoring and support, troubleshooting and performance tuning. The incumbent provides technical direction and support for existing data technologies and road maps for future data architecture. Determines and enforces best practices, standards, and operating procedures in relation to proprietary and vendor adopted solutions from an enterprise role within the IT ecosystem in relation to data and data storage. Qualifications What you will do

  • Develops and implements database architecture, administration, tuning, and support across the enterprise organization for both proprietary and vendor solutions.
  • Maintains and monitors high availability, stability, performance, and future planning of mission critical data technologies within the organization from both proprietary and vendor implemented solutions.
  • Mentors, assists, and advises other data personal within the organization, functioning as the top-level administrative support team member in the organization in relation to data storage and data storage technologies.
  • Develops and maintains best practices, standards, and procedures for data storage and access within the organization.
  • Serves as a project lead for both IT and non-IT data initiatives within the organization that require data storage., * Standing - Occasionally
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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
  • Master's degree in a related field is preferred
  • Ten (10) years of experience in a Senior Database Administration or Data Engineer role required

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