JOB DESCRIPTION:

Resolve performance issues and root cause resolution. Ensure clear and early communication, in particular ensuring that the line manager and/or relevant parties are kept informed of progress, issues, and difficulties. Train junior-level DBA staff as necessary, ensuring they are up to speed on critical processes and technologies. Lead research into new or alternative technologies. Review and sign off recommendations for upgrades or changes to the back-office infrastructure environment. Engage with Technical Architects and other senior members of Development teams to provide technical designs and guidance to the Database Operations team, taking responsibility for the implications and impact of their design decisions. Responsible for maintenance and "bug fix" activities for existing database infrastructure and equipment. Undertake research into new or alternative technologies and make recommendations for upgrades or changes to the database infrastructure environment. Responsible for installation of new database infrastructure and equipment and monitoring its stability. Undertake thorough impact analysis of all assigned database infrastructure activities and understand the impact of work on database infrastructure systems and the business. Respond to issues and support calls in-line with relevant procedures, including security. Perform tests of upgrades and new database infrastructure and equipment. Monitor database operations and support maintenance activities efficiently in order to ensure minimal issues and incidents. Install new or upgrade database infrastructure equipment. Perform other duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field required.5 years of experience in job offered or related occupations required.Also required is: 5 years of experience in: MySQL + MariaDB administration; Amazon Web Services administration; MS SQL Server 2008R2 through SQL Server 2022 administration; and Windows Server Failover Services and SQL Server Availability Groups administration.Employee reports to LexisNexis Risk Data Management, LLC office in Oklahoma City, OK, but may telecommute from any location within the U.S.Experience can be concurrent.

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