Sr Database Administrator

Location: Pasadena ParkSpectrum’s Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation’s fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences. The diversity of experience available within Spectrum’s Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist.We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.BE PART OF THE CONNECTIONAs a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of production databases in compliance with application specifications and company policies, standards and procedures. Manages and maintains all production and non-production databases.WHAT OUR SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATORS ENJOY MOSTActively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. Performs installations and configurations of grid infrastructure, databases, clients etc. Designs and maintains access and security administration. Designs, implements and maintains backup and recovery strategies on Database Management Systems. Supports multiple services and multiple databases of medium complexity with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity and accessibility of data.Designs, installs, configures and maintains High Availability (RAC, RAC One Node, Data Guard etc.) Database solutions. Expertise in setup using OEM as a monitoring and diagnostics tool and identifies/resolves the performance issues. Troubleshoots alerts (alert log, Jobs, Disk Group, Tablespace etc.) and performance issues. Performs capacity planning of Oracle server environment and provides recommendations to management to sustain business growth.Designs, implements, maintains Disaster Recovery (DR) methodologies and creates documentation. Gathers business requirements and designs, implements multiple projects along with the production support. Creates standard operational procedures and templates. Acts as mentor for Database Administrators and Associate Database Administrators. Performs research and provides plans to remediate complex business problems. Assists the development teams to improve database design and procedures on PL/SQL best practices etc.WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUMRequired QualificationsExperience:6+ years experience working with Oracle and various database management systems in testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environmentEducation:BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experienceTechnicalSkills:Demonstrated knowledge of database architecture and its implementation Demonstrated understanding of best practices in maintaining medium to large scale Oracle database systems Demonstrated knowledge of PL/SQL programming language Demonstrated knowledge of Instance, database and query tuning to improve the performance of the database/application Demonstrated understanding of SAN technologies related to SQL server disk layouts Demonstrated knowledge of Windows/Linux/Solaris operating systems and shell scriptingSkills: Demonstrated understanding of Change Management proceduresAbilities:Ability to read, write, speak and understand EnglishAbility to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward mannerAbility to communicate with all levels of management and company personnelAbility to handle multiple projects and tasksAbility to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressureAbility to prioritize and organize effectivelyAbility to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job dutiesAbility to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)Ability to work independentlyAbility to work with others to resolve problems, handle requests or situationsAbility to effectively consult with department managers and leaders.Travel Ability:Office environmentSchedule:Full time 24x7 on-call supportSPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MOREInnovative Tools & Tech:Work with high-performing software and applications on the forefront of the digital telecommunications industry. Dynamic Growth:The growth of our industry and evolving technology will power your career as you move up or around the company. Supportive Teams:Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas. Total Rewards:See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in lifeApply now, connect a friend to this opportunity or sign up for job alerts!IDB3332024Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and…