Penlink ยท 1 day ago
Database Administrator
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPenlink is a company that builds secure, scalable, and high-performing systems. They are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of their database environments, working closely with software engineers and product teams to support database changes and optimize system performance.
ComputerSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and maintain enterprise relational database systems (Oracle preferred) across production, staging, and development environments
Ensure high availability, reliability, and recoverability of database systems through proper configuration, monitoring, and maintenance
Perform routine database maintenance including backups, restores, patching, upgrades, and capacity planning
Manage database security, user access, auditing, and compliance requirements
Monitor database performance, health, and usage trends using appropriate tools and metrics
Identify, diagnose, and resolve database performance issues and bottlenecks
Optimize queries, indexing, partitioning, and storage strategies in collaboration with engineering teams
Proactively recommend and implement improvements to enhance system scalability and efficiency
Participate in incident response for database-related issues, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution
Document incidents, resolutions, and preventative measures to reduce future risk
Partner with software engineers to support application releases and database schema changes
Provide guidance on database best practices, standards, and usage
Document procedures, standards, and operational runbooks
Support internal stakeholders by responding to database-related requests and questions
Qualification
Required
Proven experience administering relational database systems, with Oracle database experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization techniques in production environments
Hands-on experience with backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning and execution
Demonstrated skill in SQL query analysis and optimization, including the use of indexing and partitioning to improve performance and scalability
Experience managing database security, user access controls, auditing, and compliance requirements
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues, including performance degradation and system reliability concerns
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement preventative solutions
High attention to detail and ownership of database environments supporting mission-critical applications
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Eligibility to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance, including meeting citizenship and background requirements
Company
Penlink
PenLink is a computer software company offering software development services.
Founded in 1986
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2013-11-26Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Peter Weber
Chief Executive Officer
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