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Senior Database Administrator (SWE minor focus)

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Jun 2, 2021

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Industry
Media / Journalism / Advertising
Function
Administrative, Database Administrator, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Description

The Senior DBA supports mission-critical Oracle databases in AWS RDS/Oracle Cloud and mySQL/Postgres databases in AWS RDS. The Senior DBA creates and maintains databases, troubleshoots all areas of technology affecting database function. The Senior DBA uses breadth of experience to work with other Engineering groups and application managers on decisions regarding software and hardware requirements and configurations. The Senior DBA provides cross-system-training for other engineers in the team to provide reliable backup support. This position can be located anywhere on the East Coast.

Responsibilities
  • Create/Manage Oracle Databases on on-prem servers, AWS RDS and Oracle Cloud.
  • Manage mySQL/Postgres Databases on AWS RDS.
  • Designs database storage and memory requirements to suit applications.
  • Uses OEM to proactively monitor and maintain database performance and growth.
  • Modifies storage and/or memory parameters to address storage or performance issues.
  • Provides management with analyses of database growth and plans to accommodate that growth.
  • Reviews database changes caused by application upgrades for impact on systems.
  • Participates as required in SOx and corporate audits.
  • Enforces security and configuration management within the database.
  • Designs, tests, implements and maintains backup and recovery strategies.
  • Provides prompt and effective resolution to database-centered problems.
  • Performs database and SQL performance tuning
  • Performs code reviews for database programming and provides innovative alternative solutions.
  • Clones or refreshes test and development databases.
  • Coordinates database downtime windows with clients.
  • Works closely with DBAs, Engineers, Infrastructure group, and line managers within and outside the Engineering department to plan for database growth, usage changes, scheduling outage windows, and testing backup/recovery methods and Disaster Recovery plans.
  • Provides effective instruction and/or guidance to others regarding database specific concepts.
  • Serves on project teams in DBA role and as a highly functioning general technical advisor.
  • Provides staffing for systems support to meet Service Level Agreements, including participating in after-hours and on-call support rotation as needed.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; focus in computer science, engineering, business or related technical field preferred
  • 5+ year of experience as DBA (Oracle) with hands on PL/SQL Programming
  • Working knowledge of AWS Infrastructure (IAM, Security Groups, Federated Access, VPC, etc.) (Required)
  • Experience working with AWS stack of Databases (RDS) (Required)
  • Working knowledge of Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail (Required)
  • Strong PL/SQL knowledge (Required)
  • 2+ years of AWS Experience
  • 1+ years of Oracle Cloud experience preferred
  • PowerShell, Unix shell and Python scripting skills
  • Java Programming experience is a plus
  • AWS Certification (Solution Architect is preferred)
  • Demonstrated skills in Oracle database administration, database theory, programming concepts, and problem solving
  • History of providing innovative and timely solutions.
  • Ability to delegate and coordinate maintenance tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills


The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating. That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn't end in the Newsroom - dozens of teams power The Washington Post. We are now hiring the next innovator - how will you Impact Tomorrow?

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Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

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Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
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DC
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US
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