Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of our databases, ensuring their availability, reliability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery operations
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries and indexes for improved performance
• Analyze and resolve performance issues through query optimization, indexing, and tuning
• Implement and monitor database performance metrics and alerts
• Conduct regular database health checks and performance reviews
• Ensure database security through user management, access control, and encryption
• Implement and enforce database security policies and compliance requirements
• Monitor and audit database activities to detect and respond to security threats
• Apply patches, updates, and upgrades to databases and related systems
• Manage database migrations and version upgrades with minimal downtime
• Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for database-related issues
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to resolve database-related problems
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical incidents as needed
• Design and implement robust backup and recovery strategies for databases
• Test and validate backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability
• Monitor backup processes and address any issues related to backup failures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator with expertise in Oracle and PostgreSQL
• Strong knowledge of database design, data modeling, and SQL
• Experience with database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and security practices
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for automation tasks
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Certifications in Oracle Database Administration (e.g., OCA, OCP) and PostgreSQL
• Experience with additional database technologies or cloud databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL)
• Knowledge of database high availability solutions and clustering

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary: $125,000.00-$135,000.00

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