Database Sr Administrator

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Atlanta, GA
Hybrid
Senior level
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The Role
The Senior Database Administrator manages database technologies, resolves issues, implements standards, and develops scripts, primarily focusing on Oracle databases.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for designing, developing and implementing new technologies, as required, to support the technical capabilities at Cox Automotive. To be successful in this role one must be able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment. This role requires good communication skills, both with team members and business contacts. In addition, the successful Database Administrator must be able to work with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
  • Participate in functional test planning and testing for the assigned application(s), functional area(s) or project(s)
  • Participate in problem solving and troubleshooting for the assigned application(s), functional area(s) or project(s)
  • Share knowledge by effectively documenting work
  • Respond quickly and effectively to production issues and taking responsibility for seeing those issues through resolution.
  • Resolve database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues.
  • Install and maintain database software.
  • Manage backup and recovery of databases using RMAN and/or Network Appliance Snapshots.
  • Manage security of database structures and corporate data held within databases.
  • Develop database procedures, triggers and SQL scripts for development teams.
  • Assist in the definition and implementation of database standards.
  • Review scripts submitted by the Development team to ensure that all standards are met.
  • Monitor databases for errors and perform problem determination when necessary.
  • Design and implement highly available production systems using the following technologies: Active Data Guard, Oracle Goldengate, Advanced Queuing, Real Application Cluster (RAC) and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
  • Develop Ansible playbooks to provision and manage Database infrastructure.
  • Participate in on-call rotations

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
  • 10 + years of experience in Oracle database technologies
  • Prior experience writing PL/SQL triggers and/or procedures.
  • Experience with Database SQL and Database tuning.
  • Experience with setting up and maintaining data replication using Oracle GoldenGate is a must.
  • Experience developing ansible playbooks is a plus.
  • Experience supporting Database infrastructure in AWS is a must.
  • Experience supporting Amazon RDS, EC2, S3, VPC, Subnets infrastructure in AWS is a plus.
  • Experience Supporting MySQL/PostgreSQL is a big plus.
  • Ability to work with minimal direction, yet also able to work in team environment.
  • Working knowledge of LINUX and shell scripting.
  • Experience configuring database network connectivity.
  • Understanding of database backup and recovery techniques using RMAN and Network Appliance filers.
  • Experience with high volume websites that use multi-tier architectures a significant plus.
  • Hand on experience using Oracle Real Application Cluster's and implementation best-practices. (3 years)
  • Ability to analyze existing systems and make recommendations on which technology best suits the business requirement for high availability, Disaster Recovery or high performance.
  • Experience setting up and Managing OEM 13c is a plus.

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MySQL
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Oracle Enterprise Manager
Pl/Sql
Postgres
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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
50,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking.

Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more.

As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront.

Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.

Why Work With Us

At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.

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