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Desert Financial Credit Union · 1 day ago

Senior Database Administrator

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Desert Financial Credit Union is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to ensure the performance, integrity, and security of their databases. This role involves managing database systems, optimizing performance, and collaborating with development teams to design effective database structures.

BankingFinance

Responsibilities

Manage and administer the company's database systems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability

Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data

Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks

Optimize database configurations and conduct regular performance tuning activities

Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database structures that support the requirements of our business systems

Ensure that database designs adhere to best practices for scalability, maintainability, and efficiency

Implement and manage database backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability

Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures

Plan and execute database software upgrades and patches in coordination with IT stakeholders. Ensure the accessibility, retrievability and security of specific subsets of database and indexing

Stay informed about the latest database technologies and recommend upgrades as needed

Respond to database-related incidents and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve database-related challenges

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures

Provide training and support to junior database administrators as needed

Qualification

Database ManagementPerformance TuningDatabase SecurityBackupRecoveryDatabase DesignDisaster RecoverySQLPostgreSQLOracleSQL ServerMicrosoft SQL CertificationsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Required

5+ years experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on managing databases in a production environment required

3+ years experience with Financial Services and Information Technology concepts, best practices, and procedures including governing bodies (NCUA, GLBA, SEC) and standards organizations (COBIT, FFIEC, NIST, ITIL) required

3+ years Enterprise Data Center experience supporting mission critical, 24x7, Highly Available (HA), and Disaster Recovery (DR) database architectures required

Demonstrated knowledge of data management practices and database administration processes

Demonstrated experience with support design and management of relational databases with multiple RDBMS vendors (SQL and PostgreSQL)

Strong knowledge of database architecture, performance tuning, and optimization techniques

Demonstrated knowledge of database backup, recovery strategy, database performance management and tuning

Demonstrated expertise with database security and compliance requirements in the financial industry is a plus

Expertise in database administration for relational database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL)

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills

Excellent listening, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Microsoft SQL Certifications- MCP, MCITP, MCTS required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience required

1+ years experience working in a multi-client environment preferred