CoreSite
Senior Database Administrator
CoreSite, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
As a member of CoreSite's information technology team, the Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the administration and enhancement of the database platforms that fall under the DevOps team. The position will participate in requirement specification discussions with various IT and Business teams and will contribute to the overall design and implementation of the evolving data platform. The Senior Database Administrator will collaborate with the rest of the DevOps team to ensure smooth and accurate delivery of changes to databases in a Microsoft environment.Duties:
Ensure availability of data using common High Availability/Disaster Recovery technologies (database backups, log shipping, availability groups)Monitor and troubleshoot database performanceInstall database software as needed for new/replacement system deploymentsEvaluate and apply patches to database systemsCollaborate with Data Engineers to design database system solutions for availability, performance, scalability, and securityDocument, calculate ROI and communicate proposed technology solutionsDevelop and modify CI/CD pipelines for database solutionsDevelop and modify monitoring and alerting frameworks to support technology solutionsParticipate in regular compliance activities to meet various audit certificationsAssist in supporting the applications and infrastructure that the DevOps Team administersPromote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite's culture and valuesRequirementsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that consists of at least two onsite days in downtown Denver office per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays for in-person team collaborationStrong scripting ability (PowerShell)Utilize skills that span disciplines and comfortably play different roles in more than just one areaPivot easily within a constantly changing Agile environmentSelf-starter, self-motivated, driven individualAbility to communicate with various teams at both the technical and business levelsAbility to analyze requirements, retrieve source data, and present accurate results in a timely mannerAccomplished in using best practices for gathering and documenting complete and detailed requirementsEducation/Experience:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or other applicable field preferred5+ years of experience in Database Administrator, Software Engineer or Systems Administrator role5+ years working experience with Microsoft SQL Server2+ year working experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and/or Log ShippingExperience with CI/CD tools is preferred (BitBucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Octopus Deploy)Experience with AWS preferredPhysical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the job's duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Compensation:
Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $$105,000 and 125,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.
Posting Timeline:
This position is expected to be open for applications through October 7, 2024
Benefits
Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverageDental insurance through Delta DentalVision insurance through VSPTelemedicine through MDLive for CignaHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plansHealth saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health PlanLife, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the companyVoluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insuranceFirst-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contributionDiscretionary annual bonus and equity incentive planEmployee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15 percent discount16 days of paid time off (PTO)11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidaysSchool visitation and elder care paid time offParental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning/fertility supportWellness reimbursement program & wellness incentive programFree parking or a company contribution toward a public transit passEducation reimbursement and student loan debt assistance programEmployee assistance program, childcare resources, personal finance management support, and student loan debt assistance programPet insuranceCharitable matching program
Applicant Privacy Notice : CoreSite is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information submitted by applicants. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires us to provide you information about our personal information handling practices. As a result, we're providing this Privacy Notice that describes how we collect, use, share, and update personal information from individuals who wish to be considered for employment with CoreSite. To read the Applicant Privacy Notice, please go to https://www.coresite.com/applicant-privacy-notice
Ensure availability of data using common High Availability/Disaster Recovery technologies (database backups, log shipping, availability groups)Monitor and troubleshoot database performanceInstall database software as needed for new/replacement system deploymentsEvaluate and apply patches to database systemsCollaborate with Data Engineers to design database system solutions for availability, performance, scalability, and securityDocument, calculate ROI and communicate proposed technology solutionsDevelop and modify CI/CD pipelines for database solutionsDevelop and modify monitoring and alerting frameworks to support technology solutionsParticipate in regular compliance activities to meet various audit certificationsAssist in supporting the applications and infrastructure that the DevOps Team administersPromote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite's culture and valuesRequirementsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that consists of at least two onsite days in downtown Denver office per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays for in-person team collaborationStrong scripting ability (PowerShell)Utilize skills that span disciplines and comfortably play different roles in more than just one areaPivot easily within a constantly changing Agile environmentSelf-starter, self-motivated, driven individualAbility to communicate with various teams at both the technical and business levelsAbility to analyze requirements, retrieve source data, and present accurate results in a timely mannerAccomplished in using best practices for gathering and documenting complete and detailed requirementsEducation/Experience:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or other applicable field preferred5+ years of experience in Database Administrator, Software Engineer or Systems Administrator role5+ years working experience with Microsoft SQL Server2+ year working experience with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and/or Log ShippingExperience with CI/CD tools is preferred (BitBucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, Octopus Deploy)Experience with AWS preferredPhysical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the job's duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Compensation:
Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $$105,000 and 125,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.
Posting Timeline:
This position is expected to be open for applications through October 7, 2024
Benefits
Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverageDental insurance through Delta DentalVision insurance through VSPTelemedicine through MDLive for CignaHealthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plansHealth saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health PlanLife, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the companyVoluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insuranceFirst-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contributionDiscretionary annual bonus and equity incentive planEmployee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15 percent discount16 days of paid time off (PTO)11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidaysSchool visitation and elder care paid time offParental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning/fertility supportWellness reimbursement program & wellness incentive programFree parking or a company contribution toward a public transit passEducation reimbursement and student loan debt assistance programEmployee assistance program, childcare resources, personal finance management support, and student loan debt assistance programPet insuranceCharitable matching program
Applicant Privacy Notice : CoreSite is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information submitted by applicants. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires us to provide you information about our personal information handling practices. As a result, we're providing this Privacy Notice that describes how we collect, use, share, and update personal information from individuals who wish to be considered for employment with CoreSite. To read the Applicant Privacy Notice, please go to https://www.coresite.com/applicant-privacy-notice