Job Description
Charles River Development is rapidly growing it's Software-as-a- Service platform. We are looking to recruit a hands-on, well rounded database administrator for our growing Infrastructure Support team. This team is responsible for the design, administration and daily operation of critical systems used to support our Client's Production; Disaster Recovery and Test environments. The team also helps to develop new support services and architects our core infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Support the deployment, maintenance and monitoring of the databases in our extensive SaaS architecture including Client Productions, Disaster Recovery and Test environments.
- Provide hands on support of large databases including but not limited to availability monitoring, security, general database maintenance, extract - transformation load, backup/recovery, documentation and configuration.
- Perform capacity planning for critical database resources; plan system expansions and adjust architectures for future growth.
- Configure secure database access, manage access permissions, perform database restores and execute fallovers as needed.
- Work closely with Senior DBA team to develop, implement and maintain standard SaaS operating procedures to optimize performance, scalability and reliability.
- Assist with the management of complex support relationships with key vendors including managed hosting providers.
- Help to improve and document operational procedures so that non-database administrators can safely perform routine database maintenance.
- Create and maintain scripts and documentation for all aspects of database administration including core design, implementation, data scrubbing, encryption, disaster recovery and general architecture summaries.
- Become an expert in our Disaster Recovery procedures, including leading multi-team recovery efforts when necessary.
- Establish, maintain and adhere to CRD technical standards, policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with business and software teams to create/streamline/automates support processes.
- Follow incident response procedures and manager troubleshooting efforts as issues arise.
- Participate in periodic weekend maintenance/on-call rotation.
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Qualifications/Requirement:.
- Proven operational experience on a database administration team supporting mission critical production systems.
- Extensive experience with MS SQL Server database administration with SQL Server.
- Extensive experience working with any core infrastructure or web technologies such as web servers, databases, storage systems, server operating systems or application servers.
- Proficient with at least one common scripting language such as Powershell.
- Knowledge of the impact of OS, hardware and storage has on database performance preferred.
- Experience with multi-node database geo-clusters desirable.
- Solid understanding of T-SQL including using it to write complex queries and procedures.
- Experience with identifying and resolving database bottlenecks and performance issues (SQL optimisation).
- Experience with monitoring tools like Solarwinds DPA or SQL Sentry.
- Proven interest in staying up to date with the latest SQL Server related technologies.
- Best practice experience for database performance, maintenance and security.
- Familiarity with related Microsoft technologies - Active Directory, Group Policies, IIS, WSUS, Windows Failover Clustering, DFS, DNS, NTFS etc.
- Experience with Azure or AWS advantageous.
- High degree of technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong sense of customer service, attention to detail and issue ownership.
- Third level qualification/degree in technology discipline.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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