Database Administrator

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Technical 409 Pay Range: $ - $

• Architect and manage enterprise-grade databases across OCI, AWS, and hybrid environments.
• Leads implementation and optimization of Oracle ExaCC and Golden Gate replication strategies.
• Designs and maintains active-active and global database architectures (Aurora Global, Oracle RAC).
• Defines and enforces database security policies in collaboration with Enterprise Security.
• Establishes and maintains RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective) standards across platforms.
• Oversees continuous patching, upgrades, and performance tuning of Oracle, Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL, MSSQL, and QLIK environments.
• Collaborates with cloud engineers, developers, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and secure database solutions.
• Serves as a technical advisor for database-related decisions in strategic projects.
• Leads root cause analysis and resolution of complex database incidents.
• Mentors and guides junior and mid-level DBAs across the organization.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and internal data governance standards.
• Participates in capacity planning, forecasting, and synthetic testing for performance assurance.
• Supports integration of QLIK and other analytics platforms with enterprise databases.
• Takes ownership of database operations and lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution.
• Migrates current on-prem databases to Amazon's Web Services (AWS).
• Engineers and administers: RDS (MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL Microsoft SQL), Aurora, Dynamo
  
  DB, Elasticsearch, Redshift, etc.
• Migrates databases from bare metal to database-as-a-service and using available tools to accomplish this (eg. AWS' Database Migration Service).
• Moves monolithic systems to microservices.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for IT in current and future database-related infrastructure initiatives.
• Leads enterprise-level projects and initiatives to their completion.
• Performs database related data fixes and deployments.
• Provides measurable metrics for reporting purposes.
• Receives and resolves database-related issues/cases from internal employees.
• Troubleshoots and resolves database outages.
• Participates in 24/7/365 On-Call rotation.
• Acts as a reliable, thorough and productive contributor in a highly autonomous environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

• Expert‑level knowledge of Oracle ExaCC, Oracle RAC, and Golden Gate.
• Strong experience with MSSQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, and MySQL in production environments.
• Deep understanding of AWS RDS, Aurora Global Database, and cloud‑native database services.
• Proven ability to design and manage active‑active and high‑availability architectures.
• Proficiency in database security, encryption, auditing, and access control.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (SQL, PL/SQL, Bash, Python).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead complex initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver both strategic projects and operational responsibilities.
• Ability to work well with others, including team…