S&C Electric Company · 18 hours ago
Senior Database Administrator
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$106K/yr - $138K/yrS&C Electric Company is a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry, focused on transforming the grid for resilient and reliable power. The Senior Database Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of the company's database systems, involving tasks such as installation, configuration, and maintenance of database software.
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Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of database systems
Create robust new storage database structures, incorporating high-level security features
Manage existing database storage structures and adapt configurations to meet the evolving needs of the company
Own the process of managing database user accounts, ensuring permissions and access controls are programmed correctly and compliant with departmental guidelines
Offer training to end users on how to access the information in the database
Identify, analyze, and debug issues related to malfunctioning programs, ensuring the integrity of the database remains unscathed
Create and maintain database backups, safeguarding critical data against unforeseen events
Responsible for proactively updating the database security protocols and staying abreast of industry best practices and technological improvements to implement compliant protocols
Collaborate, both internally with other database administrators to maintain Oracle EBS Application tiers, and externally with cross-functional teams, offering expertise in addressing SQL database requirements for a diverse set of applications
Follow the existing development workflow processes and make recommendations for improvements to enhance the efficiency of database-related activities
Undertake other IT projects and tasks as assigned by IT functional leadership
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
Improve/enhance business processes and update standard work procedure documentation
Complete assignments as a member of a project team and lead small to medium-sized projects
Communicate status, issues and resolutions to business clients, supervision, and project managers
Follow established IT standard work procedure documentation and best practices
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules
Provide off-hours, on-call support for Oracle EBS as needed
Qualification
Required
A 4-year degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / related field or equivalent work experience supporting
Demonstrated work Experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2.x or higher
Demonstrated work Experience working in Unix or Linux Operating Systems
Demonstrated work experience as a Database Administrator or a similar role, showing in-depth knowledge of managing database systems
Familiarity with database design, coding, and documentation, including database backup procedures, and recovery systems
Strong knowledge of SQL and other applicable programming languages
Rounded troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, emphasizing a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues affecting database integrity
Good organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work in a team and independently, driving forward impactful projects with limited supervision
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for conveying information to diverse stakeholders. Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and end users is a key strength
Willingness to adapt to the ever-evolving technological landscape, staying current with industry best practices and emerging technologies
Capable of embracing diversity and equity to ensure successful contributions towards a respectful and inclusive workplace
Preferred
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certification
Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Experience working with ASCP Job Scheduling
Knowledge of industry databases, including but not limited to MYSQL, SQL Server, and MongoDB
Experience managing support incidents and tasks using Service Now
Linux Certification
Experience leading some small and medium-sized projects following industry standard project management practices
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).
Company
S&C Electric Company
S&C Electric Company is a leading provider of switching, protection, and control solutions for electric power systems.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
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Anders Sjoelin
President and CEO
Aurelie Richard
Chief Financial and Strategy Officer
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