Network Technology Service
Lead Database Administrator - Cloud / AWS
Network Technology Service, Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Considering a role where your database expertise shapes mission-critical systems every day? As Lead Database Administrator at Spectrum, you will guide the design, implementation and maintenance of complex database environments, ensuring reliability and performance for AWS, MongoDB and Cassandra platforms. Your leadership will drive data integrity and operational excellence, making a measurable impact on the backbone of our technology infrastructure.
How Youll Make an Impact
Perform installations and configurations of grid infrastructure, databases, clients etc. Design and maintain access and security administration. Design, implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies on Database Management Systems
Leverage AWS services (RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift) to enhance database performance and scalability.
Design, install, configure and maintain High Availability (RAC, RAC One Node, Data Guard etc.) Database solutions
Plan and organize the teams project and work responsibilities by defining project scope, establishing timelines, organizing project teams, and tracking/assigning deliverables, and working with internal/external departments to achieve project objectives
Serve as escalation point in absence of leadership in the troubleshooting of alerts (alert log, jobs, disk group, tablespace, etc.) and performance issues. Provide recommendations to team around designs, installs, configure, maintain and troubleshoot High Availability (real application clustering-RAC, RAC One Node, Data Guard etc.) Database solutions
Install, configure, troubleshoot and monitor GoldenGate replication
Implement and manage MongoDB and Cassandra databases, ensuring data integrity and high availability.
Expertise in setup using OEM as a monitoring and diagnostics tool and identifies/resolves the performance issues
Troubleshoot and resolve alerts (alert log, Jobs, Disk Group, Tablespace etc.) and performance issues
Perform capacity planning of different server environments and provides recommendations to management to sustain business growth. Proactively works with development teams to improve database design and procedures on PL/SQL best practices
Coach and mentor junior Database Administrators as well as provide guidance on work assignments. Guide database administration team members and advise leadership by communicating issues to a wide variety of internal and external departments to include technical teams, senior leadership, and vendors
Gather business requirements and designs, implements multiple projects along with the production support. Create standard operational procedures and templates. Perform research and provides plans to remediate complex business problems
Represent the database operations team working closely with clients and partners. Participate in on call rotation
Working Conditions
Office environment 24x7 on-call support
What Youll Bring to Spectrum Required Qualifications Education
Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience
Experience
8+ years of experience working with Oracle/SQL/Teradata and various database management systems in testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment
Skills
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle 11g and 12c database architecture; knowledge of maintaining medium to large scale database systems (Oracle, SQL, and/or Teradata) In-depth knowledge in Oracle RAC and ASM; knowledge of Instance, database and query tuning to improve the performance of the database/application Demonstrated knowledge of Linux operating systems and shell scripting, Oracle OEM, Oracle GoldenGate, and MySQL database Experience with data security best practices and automation using scripting languages like Python or Bash. Familiarity with database monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch, DataDog, or Prometheus. Proficient in AWS database services such as RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift Advanced knowledge of business awareness, critical analysis, and integration of information as well as the ability to develop action-oriented plans Advanced leadership skills and ability to manage instances with multiple operating system platforms Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences Ability to assign tasks to small teams and follow-up on assigned tasks in a 24x7 database support environment Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner to all levels of management and company personnel Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks; effectively and solve problems while working under pressure Ability to show judgment and initiative to accomplish job duties Ability to work with others to resolve problems and handle requests
Preferred Qualifications Education
Relevant certifications in AWS, MongoDB, or Cassandra are a plus
Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex database challenges. Experience in communication, level setting expectations, and driving deliverables with a team
The base pay for this position generally is between $88,330.00 and $156,530.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses. Get to Know Us: Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, youre joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve more than 31 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Who You Are Matters Here: Were committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Working Conditions
Office environment 24x7 on-call support
What Youll Bring to Spectrum Required Qualifications Education
Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience
Experience
8+ years of experience working with Oracle/SQL/Teradata and various database management systems in testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment
Skills
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Demonstrated knowledge of Oracle 11g and 12c database architecture; knowledge of maintaining medium to large scale database systems (Oracle, SQL, and/or Teradata) In-depth knowledge in Oracle RAC and ASM; knowledge of Instance, database and query tuning to improve the performance of the database/application Demonstrated knowledge of Linux operating systems and shell scripting, Oracle OEM, Oracle GoldenGate, and MySQL database Experience with data security best practices and automation using scripting languages like Python or Bash. Familiarity with database monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch, DataDog, or Prometheus. Proficient in AWS database services such as RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift Advanced knowledge of business awareness, critical analysis, and integration of information as well as the ability to develop action-oriented plans Advanced leadership skills and ability to manage instances with multiple operating system platforms Ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences Ability to assign tasks to small teams and follow-up on assigned tasks in a 24x7 database support environment Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner to all levels of management and company personnel Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks; effectively and solve problems while working under pressure Ability to show judgment and initiative to accomplish job duties Ability to work with others to resolve problems and handle requests
Preferred Qualifications Education
Relevant certifications in AWS, MongoDB, or Cassandra are a plus
Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex database challenges. Experience in communication, level setting expectations, and driving deliverables with a team
The base pay for this position generally is between $88,330.00 and $156,530.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses. Get to Know Us: Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, youre joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve more than 31 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Who You Are Matters Here: Were committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. #J-18808-Ljbffr