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Database Operations – IT Implementation – US Virtual

Posted on: August 4, 2020 Apply Now
Full-Time Job Expires March 17, 2021

The Database Operations role is aligned to our Distributed Operations group and is responsible for managing, configuring and ensuring optimum performance for a variety of databases used to ensure we deliver results with excellence to one of Alight’s large clients.

For this role, you should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role managing Oracle and 3 years of experience working with MongoDB database systems.

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop and communicate database strategies and roadmaps
  • Develop business cases around use of new technology or new features within an existing technology
  • Work with multiple infrastructure teams to ensure complex designs are properly vetted and on-boarded
  • Identify opportunities to optimize database technology to reduce run-rate
  • Work collaboratively with business leaders to understand application roadmaps and develop appropriate database technology solutions to support those initiatives
  • Operationalize new technology and ensure that Operational staff is properly trained on its use
  • Identify enhancements to existing processes through use of automation technologies

Requirements and Knowledge

Database Specialization requirements

Expertise in the following areas:

  • Managing Oracle on Unix platforms
  • Configuring Oracle partitioning, encryption, HA
  • Shell scripting
  • Other database technologies such as SQL and PostgresDB
  • Database performance tuning and security
  • Virtualization such as VMWare
  • Use of tools like AQT, TOAD, MongoDB Ops manager
  • Knowledge and understanding of MongoDB v3.x, v4.x
  • Strong knowledge of indexes, index management, integrity checks, configuration, patching
  • Exposure to monitoring tools like BMC Patrol, NewRelic
  • Backup and restore utilities such as NetBackup, TSM
  • Should be able to automate programs using Shell scripting, PL/SQL
  • Should be able to troubleshoot using basic Unix commands
  • Handled multiple complex recovery scenarios
  • Service Management expertise using SNOW will be considered a plus, but not required.
  • z/Linux and Solaris skills a plus, but not required.

Skills required:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to develop strategy and roadmaps involving database technologies
  • Ability to develop business cases to justify business and technology spend
  • Ability to problem solve atypical situations and have strong aptitude for learning new technologies
  • Possess a keen interest within database technologies by understanding new current/forthcoming versions
  • Skill in using analytics, logic and reasoning to troubleshoot issues and find the best solutions to overcome challenges
  • Passion for providing excellent support to all types of users as well as impeccable verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational proficiencies to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
  • Team player who can interact with multiple levels of personnel within the organization
  • Attention to Detail

Formal Education & Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information system/Electronics Engineering or equivalent
  • ITIL certified is a plus
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