Database Administrator

The Judge Group - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Salt Lake City, UT

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Join our Technology Services Operations Team as a Database Administrator, where you will provide comprehensive support for our global database infrastructure. This role involves maintaining and optimizing various database systems, ensuring their reliability, performance, and security.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational support activities for database administration within the Technology Services Operations Team.
• Provide production support for a range of database systems including Sybase ASE, Sybase IQ, UDB DB2, Sybase Replication, UDB DB2 SQL Rep and Q Replication, Paraccel, PostgreSQL, Hadoop, MSSQL, MongoDB, and Oracle.
• Support hardware platforms such as Sun v/420r, Dell r610/710, and HP 385/585/480 Blades.
• Administer and maintain local and global database infrastructure, including implementation, operational support, and periodic upgrades.
• Evaluate and optimize server infrastructure operations, scheduling maintenance jobs using Autosys.
• Conduct root cause analysis on system failures and incidents, providing remediation solutions.
• Collaborate with application support and other IT teams to ensure timely responses to critical requests.
• Monitor database infrastructure daily for health checks, application, and replication alerts.
• Handle provisioning activities, user requests, and resolution alerts.
• Participate in business continuity plan tests across all regions related to database infrastructure.
• Adhere to company change management procedures and requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures for regular operational activities.
• Manage small project initiatives within the database team, including datacenter migrations and end-of-life database software and hardware.
• Organize and conduct database training sessions for the team, both locally and globally.
• Perform basic file system administration tasks, including expansion and device carving using native Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5/6 multipath utilities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in database administration and operational support.
• Proficiency with various database systems and hardware platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.

Benefits

• Contract position with potential to convert to full-time.