Core Responsibilities
Provides expert level DBA services and performs physical database design and development for critical business applications and databases with the largest numbers of interfaces and users.
Develops and maintains database logs and bug lists. Understands the business requirements for applications and implements supporting database technical capabilities.
Performs database administration for mid-tier server and cloud platform databases. Performs day to day monitoring and optimizing, and provides developer support for creation of databases, tables, and indexes. Builds backup and recovery jobs (as needed).
Conducts performance analysis of applications and database management systems. Identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvement of technical standards, processes, and technologies. Utilizes logical models to ensure efficient and reliable database performance.
Reviews application designs for compliance with production acceptance requirements. Ensures backup, recovery, security, reliability, and performance of the systems. Develops and maintains policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of a database.
Trains and mentors staff. Resolves the most complex issues elevated from staff with less experience.
Tests and evaluates IT vendor products.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Designs and specifies the overall structure of databases and data warehouses based on functional and technical requirements.
Develops strategies for data acquisition, archival recovery, and overall database implementation in alignment with long-term scalability and business continuity.
Manages data migration and conversion activities, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity across systems.
Troubleshoots and resolves complex data processing issues related to large-scale database environments.
Qualifications
Minimum of eight years database administrator, data modeling, business systems analyst, development, or related work experience.
Undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience
Expertise in physical and logical data modeling, database design, and performance optimization
Strong hands-on experience with multiple mid-tier server and cloud database platforms (e.g., On-Prem – Oracle, SQL Server, AWS/RDS – Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, RedShift)
Knowledge of data migration, data warehouse architecture, and database implementation strategies
Strong experience in database administration and management across both cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premise environments
Expertise in database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization
Proficiency in Linux scripting and automation for database and system operations
AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification preferred or equivalent cloud certification
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Skills Required
- Minimum of eight years database administrator experience
- Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Expertise in physical and logical data modeling, database design
- Strong hands-on experience with multiple cloud database platforms
- Knowledge of data migration and database implementation strategies
- Strong experience in database administration across cloud and on-premise
- Expertise in database performance monitoring and optimization
- Proficiency in Linux scripting
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification preferred
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
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What We Do
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