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A quick brief of the Job:
MongoDB DBA
Contract
Plano, Texas
Location :: Plano TX- (5 Days onsite & 24x7 Rotational)
Shift :- Rotational (Shift 1 (8 AM – 5 PM), Shift 2 (4 PM – 1 AM), Shift 3 (12 AM – 9 AM))
Skills Needed - Production Support Exp., MongoDB DBA , Sharding
Summary :
The Level L1/L2 MongoDB Administrator is a senior-level position responsible for the design, implementation, and management of databases. This role involves overseeing the database infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. The Level 3 DBA provides technical expertise, leads database projects, and collaborates with other IT teams to deliver robust and scalable database services.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Management:
· Possess in-depth knowledge of MongoDB architecture, installation, and administration.
· Manage MongoDB, including installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
Database High Availability and Disaster Recovery:
· Develop and test disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
Database Security:
· Enforce security measures, access controls, and encryption to protect sensitive data.
· Perform periodic security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Database Performance Tuning:
· Identify and resolve complex performance bottlenecks, slow queries, and resource contention issues in MongoDB.
Database Backup and Recovery:
· Develop and maintain comprehensive backup and recovery strategies for MongoDb
· Perform regular backups and test recovery procedures to ensure data recoverability.
Database Monitoring and Alerts:
· Set up proactive monitoring and alerting for database health and performance issues.
· Respond to alerts and incidents promptly to minimize service disruptions.
Database Patching and Upgrades:
· Database Automation and Scripting:
· Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows to streamline routine database management tasks.
Database Documentation:
· Create and maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:
· Lead efforts to diagnose and resolve complex database-related issues.
· Collaborate with Level 1 and Level 2 support and other teams to address escalated incidents.
Database Project Management:
· Lead database-related projects, such as database migrations, consolidations, and performance enhancements.
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
· Several years of proven experience as a Level Mongo Database Administrator.
· In-depth understanding of Mongodb architecture, configuration, and performance tuning.
· Strong proficiency in Mongodb architecture, installation, configuration, and administration.
· Familiarity with database security, backup, and recovery best practices.
· Experience with database clustering and load balancing technologies is advantageous.
· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex database issues.
· Excellent communication and leadership abilities to guide junior team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams.