CyrusOne
Database Administrator
CyrusOne, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
The Database Administrator is primarily responsible for the database platform supporting CyrusOne's Operational applications running on Microsoft Windows and Linux Operating systems. The databases are hosted on a running on a mix of MS SQL, Postgres, MySQL. Optimizing performance, and centralizing administration will be a core competency as will be overseeing the maintenance and security measures of company databases. As a secondary role, the Database Administrator is also responsible for assisting in Systems Engineering and support of, Windows systems, monitoring systems, and other projects and integration as these support the Database environment.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the planning, design and implementation of application database and relational database system engineering projectsRepresent CyrusOne in a professional manner while interacting with internal customers, vendors and partnersUnderstand the company's backup requirementsDocument all aspects of CyrusOne's Infrastructure environmentInstall and configure vendor backup software products across a variety of hardware platformsTroubleshoot product, database, and environment issues.Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in SQL Server database administrationCollect inventory of the current production database, storage, and backup infrastructure using automated tools or customer supplied information.Server troubleshooting: disk usage, CPUs, SQL Query issues, SQL monitoring (job and server), I/O bottlenecks, user issues, etcBackup Restore: Veeam agent and snapshot backups, SQL Maintenance jobs, Identify and project growth rates for backup systems. Other backup and restore tasks as it pertains to the configuration of servers and databases, and preserving data integritySecurity: Vulnerability remediation, patching, version upgrades of SQL, client libraries, and underlying OS, implementing encryption where applicable, maintaining SQL server lifecyclePrepare performance tuning analysis, capacity planning, workload modeling and forecasting as well as OS and SQL Server version upgrades and recommendations. Develop, implement, and manage ETL processes to ensure optimization and best practicesProvide "quick win" recommendations that can be implemented immediately with little capital investmentDatabase Administration responsibilities surrounding multiple platforms:Implementation, Support, Troubleshooting, and problem resolution of SQL and OS problemsParticipate in On-Call rotationQualifications:
3-5+ years, IT experience in a high tech distributed environment, data center environment highly preferredStrong SQL, PL/SQL, and SQL development experienceProven experience in managing mid to large scale SQL Server databases in a production environmentIn-depth knowledge of SQL Server database administration, including database design, installation, configuration, and maintenanceProven experience with complex softwareStrong understanding of troubleshooting techniquesStrong project management skillsMature organization and time management skillsExcellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skillsAccomplishes tasks with minimal supervisionSome travel may be required (varies depending on business - 10%)Highly organized multi-tasking abilitiesAbility to direct projects effectively to find an efficient solutionEducation/Certifications:
Master's or bachelor's degree in data engineering, computer science or a related technical degree preferredCertification in SQL Server administration (e.g., MCSA: SQL Server or MCSE: Data Management and Analytics) is preferred
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the planning, design and implementation of application database and relational database system engineering projectsRepresent CyrusOne in a professional manner while interacting with internal customers, vendors and partnersUnderstand the company's backup requirementsDocument all aspects of CyrusOne's Infrastructure environmentInstall and configure vendor backup software products across a variety of hardware platformsTroubleshoot product, database, and environment issues.Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in SQL Server database administrationCollect inventory of the current production database, storage, and backup infrastructure using automated tools or customer supplied information.Server troubleshooting: disk usage, CPUs, SQL Query issues, SQL monitoring (job and server), I/O bottlenecks, user issues, etcBackup Restore: Veeam agent and snapshot backups, SQL Maintenance jobs, Identify and project growth rates for backup systems. Other backup and restore tasks as it pertains to the configuration of servers and databases, and preserving data integritySecurity: Vulnerability remediation, patching, version upgrades of SQL, client libraries, and underlying OS, implementing encryption where applicable, maintaining SQL server lifecyclePrepare performance tuning analysis, capacity planning, workload modeling and forecasting as well as OS and SQL Server version upgrades and recommendations. Develop, implement, and manage ETL processes to ensure optimization and best practicesProvide "quick win" recommendations that can be implemented immediately with little capital investmentDatabase Administration responsibilities surrounding multiple platforms:Implementation, Support, Troubleshooting, and problem resolution of SQL and OS problemsParticipate in On-Call rotationQualifications:
3-5+ years, IT experience in a high tech distributed environment, data center environment highly preferredStrong SQL, PL/SQL, and SQL development experienceProven experience in managing mid to large scale SQL Server databases in a production environmentIn-depth knowledge of SQL Server database administration, including database design, installation, configuration, and maintenanceProven experience with complex softwareStrong understanding of troubleshooting techniquesStrong project management skillsMature organization and time management skillsExcellent documentation, communication and interpersonal skillsAccomplishes tasks with minimal supervisionSome travel may be required (varies depending on business - 10%)Highly organized multi-tasking abilitiesAbility to direct projects effectively to find an efficient solutionEducation/Certifications:
Master's or bachelor's degree in data engineering, computer science or a related technical degree preferredCertification in SQL Server administration (e.g., MCSA: SQL Server or MCSE: Data Management and Analytics) is preferred
CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.