Database Administrator

LoadSpring is expanding beyond hosting into the world of predictive transformation. At LoadSpring, we bridge innovation and transformation with our LoadSpring Cloud Platform and the integrated data capabilities we provide through LoadSpring INSIGHTS. Our technology solutions provide a secure hosting platform to run the project and capital-intensive industries' most crucial project applications, delivering a reporting and analytical database of clean, accurate, relevant, and structured data.

LoadSpring’s innovative, tenacious, and driven professionals benefit from a unique working environment where our teams blend varying perspectives, experiences, and technologies to solve complex problems. In our value-filled environment, you’ll feel supported with workplace flexibility, commitment to health and wellness, and varied professional growth opportunities. We are excited to invite you to apply for our Database Administrator position and see how you can help top companies around the globe unlock the power of their data and position them to make the best strategic business decisions!

About the Database Administrator position:

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to join our Technical Operations team. As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintenance, and operation support of the entire database portfolio. You will provide support in the administration, backup, integrity, and security of our database environment and be responsible for database tasks from software upgrades to troubleshooting. You will continually assess, improve, and optimize our current database environment.

What you'll do as a Database Administrator:

• Follow and monitor database standards.
• Adhere to governance policies and best practices for database management and usage across the enterprise.
• Installation and upgrades of the database server and application tools are performed on time and per standards.
• Enforce controls and monitor user access to the database.
• Implement security measures to safeguard the database.
• Monitor the performance, security, and uptime of all database systems.
• Ensure that patches are identified and applied to systems in line with documented security and DB best practices.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain database backup and recovery plans to safeguard critical data against loss or corruption.
• Uphold Change Management processes to implement database configuration changes.
• Follow Problem Management processes to troubleshoot and resolve recurring issues.
• Proactively monitor and respond to database Alerts.
• Participate in On-call rotation to ensure 24/7 support of database operations.

What you'll need to be a successful Database Administrator:

• 2-4 years of experience in database administration with an Oracle or MS SQL environment.
• Understanding of database technologies like MS SQL Server and Oracle.
• Experience with core operating systems including Windows and Linux.
• Understanding of database backup and redundancy technologies.
• Familiar with database security access control, encryption, and auditing.
• Understanding of database, instance, and database server monitoring and alerting.
• Understanding of technology troubleshooting methodologies. Ability to perform basic performance tuning and triage.
• Effective team player with the ability to collaborate within a global team environment.
• Must be able to function within a fast-paced, constantly changing, and improving technology team and organization.
• Willingness to participate within a department-level on-call 24/7 pager rotation.
• SQL scripting a plus, using Structured Query Language (SQL), PL/SQL, T-SQL, and other shell tech technologies.
• Cassandra experience and administration a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• United States Citizenship or Legal United States Permanent Resident status.

World-Class Benefits

We are proud of our high-energy and all-around fun working environment. Our team loves to come to work, loves to learn, and loves to win. We offer the following perks to keep you happy, healthy, and engaged at work.

• An entrepreneurial culture where employees are empowered, leadership is open, and your ideas are executed.
• A spot where executives are your partners who encourage innovation and your growth.
• An entire company passionate about our cloud, technology, and top-notch customer service.
• A place where collaboration is highly valuable and all our employees feel like they sit in the office!
• As well as the usual benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401k with a match, and more!

EEO

LoadSpring Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence status may be required for certain positions. For positions requiring U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status, verification of such status will be required upon accepting employment.

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