* Independently perform all aspects of relational database management for MySQL and Oracle/MS SQL, including but not limited to – installation, configuration, patching, migration, PLM/upgrade, and operational support – in on-premises and public cloud environments.
* Automate repeatable database tasks using shell scripting, Chef and/or Ansible to drive efficiency, enhance quality and reduce human errors.
* Design and implement effective backup and recovery strategy for databases to ensure timely restoration, as needed.
* Establish and maintain database security policies, manage user access, and monitor databases to ensure data is protected from unauthorized access, ransomware. or breeches.
* Design and implement strategies to ensure high availability and database resiliency in the event of a disaster.
* Proactively analyze database systems for performance tuning, remove bottlenecks, and make recommendations to reduce database response times and enhance efficiency.
* Collaborate with peer DBAs, application development groups, system administrators, and other IT professionals to support database-related projects and address operational issues.
* Refresh lower environments as needed by other teams to facilitate testing and development.
* Develop infrastructure, infrastructure tools, and documentation during project phases.
* Provide on-call operational support for Production databases and answer severity calls for problem resolution.
Required Skills:
* At least 5 years of experience with all aspects of MySQL database management on UNIX, including but not limited to – installation, configuration, patching, migration, PLM/upgrade, and operational support.
* 5+ years of on-call experience in supporting multiple mission critical MySQL production databases.
* 3+ years of experience in developing shell scripts and Chef recipes to automate database installs and maintenance activities on UNIX platform.
* 3+ years of experience in supporting Oracle databases on UNIX, or MS SQL databases on Windows.
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