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Senior Database Administrator

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VC5 Consulting

2024-09-28 20:38:14

Job location Manvel, Texas, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description

Senior Database Administrator

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our growing team in Houston, TX. You will play a vital role in ensuring the optimal performance, security, and scalability of our critical database infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain a diverse database environment including MySQL 2022, NoSQL databases, and specifically RavenDB.

  • Perform daily database administration tasks such as backups, recovery, performance optimization, and user access control.

  • Implement and enforce security best practices to safeguard sensitive data.

  • Monitor database health and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

  • Design and implement database solutions to support new business initiatives.

  • Collaborate with developers and analysts to understand data needs and design efficient database models.

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest database technologies and trends.

  • Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.

  • Document database systems, procedures, and configurations.

  • Work on-call rotation and address database issues outside regular business hours as needed.

Qualifications:

  • 7-8 years of experience as a Database Administrator.

  • Strong understanding of relational database management principles (MySQL).

  • Proficiency in NoSQL databases, with a focus on RavenDB administration.

  • Experience with SQL querying languages (MySQL).

  • Working knowledge of database security best practices.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Additional Information:

  • This is an on-site position located in Houston, TX.

  • Working hours are typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with a requirement to work weekends and overtime on occasion.

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