Database Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database environments.

• Document user issues, detailing definitions, solutions, and reporting.

• Suggest enhancements to training documentation, user manuals, and support workflows.

• Submit progressively updated documentation on a bi-weekly basis.

• Conduct daily health assessments of the database.

• Confirm and validate successful backups of the database.

• Proactively oversee assigned datacenter resources.

• Assist with scheduled maintenance activities outside regular hours.

• Identify root causes of database problems and create preventative measures.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement assigned Release Notices.

• Establish new servers and databases.

• Execute database upgrades, perform patch maintenance, and manage application releases.

• Act as queue manager by supervising incoming support tickets and distributing tasks.

• Participate in weekly team meetings and provide status updates.

• Guide and mentor new members of the database team.

• Recognize opportunities for infrastructure maintenance improvements.

• Create documentation for repetitive tasks related to Oracle database administration.

• Carry out other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong to expert proficiency in Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database administration.

• Professional experience in developing, deploying, and supporting database systems in medium to large enterprise settings.

• Familiarity with the entire project lifecycle: design, development, implementation, and documentation.

• Experience in supporting Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems.

• Knowledge of Enterprise Systems Management, configuration management, and electronic software distribution.

• Comprehension of enterprise scalability, economies of scale, and total cost of ownership.

• Proficiency in cloud technologies, TCP/IP networking, Active Directory, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Apache Tomcat, and Microsoft IIS.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and business communication capabilities.

• Must have or be eligible to acquire a Public Trust clearance.

• Must pass the pre-employment criteria of Cherokee Federal.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• 401K plan.

• Additional benefits as offered.

• Military-friendly employer.

• Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian roles are encouraged to apply.