Senior Database Administrator

$95,761 - $116,199/Yr

Clark Public Utilities - Vancouver, WA

Full-time - Senior

Vancouver, WA

Utilities

About the position

The Senior Database Administrator at Clark Public Utilities is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, optimizing, and securing database solutions that support the organization's applications and services across various environments including on-prem, hybrid, and cloud. This role involves ensuring database performance, security, and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, optimize, and secure database solutions.
• Monitor and oversee database performance tuning, data purging, indexing strategies, and optimization.
• Implement and manage access controls following organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain user accounts, roles, and permissions; conduct regular access reviews, and respond to access-related requests and incidents promptly.
• Apply Data Governance measures to meet compliance requirements and protect database integrity.
• Collaborate in regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, monitor database activities for suspicious behavior, and implement encryption and data masking techniques.
• Ensure high availability and data integrity through disaster recovery strategies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, minimizing downtime and optimizing response times.
• Document database configurations, policies, and procedures for the team and organization.
• Provide input and recommendations on the integration of cloud database platforms and Database DevOps practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 6 years of experience in a database administrator role.
• Proficient in database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• Proficient with database architecture: on-prem, cloud, and hybrid, performance tuning, security best practices, and backup and recovery.
• Familiarity with scripting languages, access control mechanisms, data governance, and privacy regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret, assess, and integrate complex data from multiple sources.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Washington State PERS enrollment
• Deferred compensation plans enrollment
• Eight hours of vacation leave and sick leave every month
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year