Remote Database Administrator — Optimize & Secure Data

NTT Ltd.; Austin (TX); Remoto; USD 80.000 - 148.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NTT DATA in the United States is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity and performance of critical data assets. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support data‑driven applications, troubleshoot issues and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

The role emphasizes monitoring performance, optimizing queries, applying patches, and maintaining security and data integrity across DBMS such as SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSE DBA, oracles associate or equivalent preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified; Azure Database Administrator Associate; Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administrator; MySQL Database Administrator; PostgreSQL Certified Professional preferred.
• Completion of database management courses covering topics like database administration, data modelling, SQL, and performance tuning can provide foundational knowledge.

Mansioni

• Performs the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database management systems (DBMS), including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others, as required.
• Collaborates with software developers/architects to design and optimize database schemas, data models, and database-related applications.
• Assists with the mapping out of the conceptual design for a planned database.
• Participates in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
• Monitors database performance, identifies performance bottlenecks, and optimizes queries and indexing for optimal database performance.
• Continuously monitors database systems to ensure availability, proactively identify potential issues, and takes appropriate actions.
• Designs and implements robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Monitors production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline.
• Proactively supports the development of database utilities and automated reporting.
• Works closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
• Plans and executes database software upgrades and applies patches to keep systems up-to-date and secure.
• Communicates regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security.
• Ensures data integrity and consistency by performing regular data validation, integrity checks, and data cleansing activities.
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders, to support database-related initiatives.
• Provides technical support to end-users, assists with database-related enquiries, and conducts training sessions as needed.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Conoscenze

Database administration

SQL proficiency

Database security

Backup and recovery

Performance tuning

Data architecture understanding

Data services understanding

Communication with stakeholders

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

MCSE DBA or Oracle DBA certification

Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - DBA

MySQL DBA certification

Strumenti

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Azure Database Administrator

Database documentation

Descrizione del lavoro

NTT DATA in the United States is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity and performance of critical data assets. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support data‑driven applications, troubleshoot issues and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

The role emphasizes monitoring performance, optimizing queries, applying patches, and maintaining security and data integrity across DBMS such as SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL.