Senior Database Administrator

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

📋 Description

• Accountable for the planning, design, implementation, and upkeep of moderately complex database environments.

• Ensure the recoverability and security of database environments.

• Plan and oversee the capacity of the database environments.

• Monitor performance of databases and servers; offer analysis and solutions for performance challenges.

• Strategize and implement changes within the systems adhering to the policies and procedures established by Information Services.

• Proactively detect potential issues and devise solutions while providing direct technical support and problem-solving assistance for all database environments.

• Enhance knowledge and professional skills through cross-training, literature, and participation in departmental meetings and vendor educational programs.

• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally to CCHMC.

• Inspire and encourage teamwork among colleagues.

• Prepare and deliver oral and written presentations.

• Conduct and engage in instructional seminars.

• Acquire expertise in various Cincinnati Children's computer-based systems.

• Oversee the design, development, and execution of new and enhanced projects.

• Identify necessary resources for project completion.

• Facilitate communication between internal and external parties regarding project-related issues and developments.

• Develop and sustain project plans.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Consult with end-users to ascertain requirements for database solutions.

• Guarantee exceptional end-user support, including ongoing monitoring of Service Level Agreements for incident management and collaboration with other departments to ensure customer-focused incident management and support.

• Comply with and advocate for the continual adoption of change management policies and procedures.

• Exemplify outstanding customer service behavior, including prompt and effective follow-up with customers.

• Consistently uphold CCHMC's service standards of being Courteous, Attentive, Respectful, Enthusiastic team members and Safe. (CARES)

• Mentor and train fellow database administrators.

• Engage in the interview process.

• Offer consultation and assistance to customers and Information Services personnel.

• Follow IS departmental on-call and Service Desk policies and procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• Over 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• More than 5 years of experience supporting enterprise database environments, with strong proficiency in MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.

• Familiarity with high availability, replication, clustering, and load balancing technologies, including MySQL Router and PGPool.

• Working knowledge of Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server administration.

• Experience in database performance tuning, capacity planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting in complex production environments.

• Proficiency in database programming languages such as PL/SQL, T-SQL, and other procedural database languages.

• Experience in developing and maintaining automation scripts using Bash Shell and/or PowerShell.

• Understanding of Linux and Windows server operating systems and their interaction with database platforms.

• Experience in troubleshooting issues beyond the database layer, including network connectivity, firewall configurations, operating systems, and infrastructure components.

• Experience supporting mission-critical applications in highly available healthcare, research, or other regulated environments.

• Proven ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and emerging database platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive job description available upon request.