Execute and translate into operational excellence the database architecture roadmaps and specific plans to implement them
Database version upgrades
Patch testing and deployment
Proactive database capacity planning
Usage of new database features
Performance and scalability goals
High availability and disaster recovery goals
Data security and protection
Functionality, stress, and load testing
Compliance initiatives (SOX, PCI, etc.)
Participate in production on-call rotation (one week at a time of 7x24 on-call support for production environments)
Execute major database migrations as well as application migrations, with minimal system downtime
Ensure database standards are followed and implemented
Database health monitoring
Technical Documentation
Review procedures
Proactively monitor production database systems, analyze findings, formulate recommendations, and work with the database Architect to implement recommendations
What experience you need
BS or Associates Degree/Technical Certification or equivalent job experience required
5+ years experience as an Oracle/SQL/Postgres/MySQL production and development DBA in a 24*7 environment
Experience in SQL and PL/SQL scripting and tuning
Experience with Linux (and Windows) required including Shell Scripting.
Knowledge of DB Tools/Utilities (e.g., Toad, Enterprise Manager, SQL Developer, RMAN, EXPDP etc.)
Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to plan work to meet project deadlines, accommodate demands by users, set priorities, organize information and escalate issues appropriately
Ability to participate in multiple projects concurrently. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation), customer service-oriented, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to understand new technologies quickly are essential
A strong commitment to network availability and performance, and professionalism at all times
Ability to speak to technical groups about designs and implementatio