Location: Argyle, Texas

Position Overview:
The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. This tactical individual will play a crucial role in the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our databases, ensuring they meet the needs of our organization and support our business operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Database Performance Optimization:

o Identify and resolve performance issues, bottlenecks, and other database-related problems.

o Implement and optimize SQL queries to enhance database performance and efficiency.

2. Database Security:

o Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats.

o Monitor and audit database activity to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.

3. AWS Experience:

o Manage and maintain databases on AWS cloud platforms.

o Implement and optimize AWS database services, such as Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, and Amazon DynamoDB.

4. Backup and Recovery:

o Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.

o Perform regular backups, restoration, and disaster recovery procedures.

5. Database Maintenance and Monitoring:

o Conduct regular database maintenance tasks, including updates, patches, and upgrades.

o Monitor database performance and health, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal uptime and availability.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

o Create and maintain comprehensive database documentation, including database schemas, configurations, and procedures.

o Generate and analyze database performance and security reports to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

· Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Database Administrator.

· Strong expertise in SQL and database query optimization.

· Proven experience with AWS database services.

· Solid understanding of database security principles and best practices.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Industry standard certifications

· Thrives with case management and end of week reporting

· Values being on an action oriented team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please indicate your salary expectations
• What is your notice period?
• This is a full-time on-site position. Would you be willing to work from our offices in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX?

Experience:

• MySQL: 5 years (Required)
• Database administration: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Argyle, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person