Lead IT Database Administrator

Honeywell - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a dynamic IT leader of Database Management in Honeywell, you will have the opportunity to manage a large footprint of various database technologies including Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. You will also work with modern Enterprise Data Warehouse platforms like Snowflake, establishing a solid foundation for innovation, performance, reliability, and scalability while leveraging multiple database technologies in both on-prem and public cloud solutions. Your focus will be on Database Engineering, leading the solutioning and architecture, and managing the Merger, Acquisition, Divestiture & Spin-Offs related to Database Technologies. You will oversee database development, architecture, operations, and administration teams responsible for setting the database strategy and delivering a scalable and reliable data platform that supports Honeywell's Digital Platform and Applications. Additionally, you will provide leadership for the design and implementation of databases in global high availability and high-performance environments, owning the database models across all Non-ERP applications and designing new solutions at the cutting edge of distributed database technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead Database Deliverables for all Merger, Acquisitions, Divestiture and Spin-Off related Activities end-to-end
• Manage M&A related Technical Deliverables, Cost Plans, Schedules and Dependencies and educate cross-functional teams about those on timely manner
• Hands-On expertise in MS SQL Server, OpenSource Database Technologies
• Hands-On expertise in Snowflake Platform Administration
• Deep knowledge and expertise on Azure Cloud Platform including Subscription Management
• Lead adoption of strategic platforms for Database for Non-ERP environments- On-Premise and Cloud Infrastructure
• Well-versed with Database related managed services in public cloud (Azure preferred)
• Extensive Knowledge on Database Replication Technologies and Tools
• Collaborate on Database Automation activities to improve process efficiency and risk compliance
• Drive Stability initiatives by proactively reviewing and addressing Database performance and capacity trends
• Lead & mentor Database administrators, Architects to deliver Solutions to Business clients based on their requirements and work closely with offshore leadership team on daily basis
• Implement High Availability database solutions in MSSQL, MySQL, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL & Snowflake Platform
• Deep understanding on Snowflake Platform on features like Time-Travel, Data Shares, Integrations, Warehouse Optimizations, FinOps functions, Resource Monitors etc
• Expertise on Database Related Security Standards deployment including Vulnerability Management & Patchset Deployment
• Lead and manage high severity database issues impacting revenue applications working cross functionally across leads of infrastructure, network, and application teams
• Ensure centralized 24x7 Database Monitoring and Auditing Tools in place and effective in operation
• Create fully reliable CMDB inventory connecting information of database along with all associated assets
• Review consistently on the usage of database inventory on-going basis and work on consolidation, migration and deletion of assets associated and ensure savings to IT spend
• Effective governance of third-party vendor both onshore and offshore
• Engage completely into full lifecycle of Database environment (Plan, Build, Run)
• Provide guidance to Operational Database Support teams to troubleshoot and investigate Business impacting performance issues on need basis
• Apply & execute technical expertise to strategize for current/future technological developments and serve as point of contact for technical questions
• Create and maintain processes and documentation for various database activities including architecture, user access, user termination, DB creation, DB migration, DB security, Service Now knowledge etc.
• Contribute to formulation of strategies for infrastructure technologies functional areas across various business sectors
• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluate controls to help mitigate negative outcomes through prevention, detection and correction
• Persuades and influences others through communication skills; may negotiate with external parties
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Honeywell, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing
• Support & enforce compliance for multiple Database specific audits like SOX, PCI, GDPR etc.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree
• 6-8+ years of Experience in Database Administration in technologies like MS SQL Server, OpenSource
• 2+ Years of Experience in Managing Snowflake Platform Administration
• 6-8+ years of Experience and passion in maintaining best-in-class operations excellence deploying proactive monitoring, data protection, zero vulnerability etc., leveraging automation and AI & ML techniques
• Certifications in Database Administration

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree preferred
• Solid hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of database technology such as MS SQL Server, OpenSource & Public Cloud Platforms like Azure, AWS
• Experience with Oracle is a plus
• Solid experience of Database Tuning
• Hands-on experience with Database Platform including Governance Integration, Security and Operations
• Experience in all aspects of the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and production support
• Experience in transforming to and from on premise environment to cloud technology
• Analytical experience with spreadsheet analysis, public presentations, and data management the ability to be a change agent and promote positive change in the organization
• Excellent oral, written and collaborative communication skills, including executive level communications
• The ability to partner effectively across IT teams, suppliers and business customers on cross-functional projects and process improvements
• Strong interpersonal skills - effective listening and teaming
• Self-motivated, demonstrated bias for action
• Skilled in partnering with internal customers at all levels to define problems, identify solutions, and facilitate change
• Strong influencing, program and change management skills
• Strong business acumen and customer focus
• Ability to effectively deal with critical outages and remediation efforts given risk activities
• Effectively demonstrates ability to deliver on complex situations or problems without guidance or supervision
• Conveys specific, observable, and/or measurable expectations for each assignment, and verifies understanding and agreement on deliverables and timeframes
• Consistently makes timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness
• The ability to translate business issues / requirements and objectives into technical solutions
• Strong knowledge of IT business processes and practices including ITIL methodology
• Skill in partnering with internal customers at all levels to define problems, identify solutions, and facilitate change
• Experience with data protection, business continuity and disaster recovery options, configuration and execution
• The ability to be a change agent and promotes positive change in the organization demonstrating drive for continual improvement and efficiency