Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cherokee Nation is seeking a Database Administrator to support mission-critical systems for federal customers. The role administers Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server environments, including installation, monitoring, backups, troubleshooting, patching, performance optimization, documentation, and infrastructure maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Administer Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database environments
- Provide user problem documentation including problem definition, resolution, and reporting
- Recommend improvements to training documentation, user guides, and support processes
- Submit progressively developed documentation on a bi-weekly basis
- Complete daily database health checks in accordance with documented operating guides
- Verify and validate successful database backups
- Provide proactive monitoring of assigned datacenter resources
- Support scheduled after-hours maintenance activities
- Identify root causes of database issues and develop solutions to prevent recurrence
- Plan, coordinate, and successfully execute assigned Release Notices (RNs)
- Perform authorized work including standing up new servers and databases, database upgrades, patch maintenance, and application releases
- Serve as queue manager when assigned by monitoring incoming tickets and distributing workload
- Attend weekly team meetings and provide status updates on assigned work
- Provide orientation and mentoring to new database team members
- Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure maintenance activities
- Develop documentation for repetitive Oracle database administration tasks
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Skills
- Strong to expert knowledge of Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database administration
- Industry experience developing, deploying, and supporting database systems in mid- to large-scale enterprise environments
- Experience throughout the complete project lifecycle including design, development, implementation, and documentation
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems
- Knowledge of Enterprise Systems Management (ESM), configuration management, and electronic software distribution (ESD)
- Understanding of enterprise scalability, economies of scale, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Experience with cloud technologies, TCP/IP networking, Active Directory, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Apache Tomcat, and Microsoft IIS
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and business communication skills
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401K
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