Senior Database Administrators – Multiple Positions

About the position

The Senior Database Administrator at Delta Air Lines, Inc. is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of data analysis and database management. This role includes providing project leadership and mentoring junior team members, managing database administration tools, and ensuring the integrity and performance of databases. The position requires proactive problem-solving skills to address major incidents and support business applications effectively.

Responsibilities
• Understand, configure, and manage database administration tools.
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• Research technology solutions and provide recommendations for implementation.
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• Lead root cause analysis efforts during major incidents.
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• Provide database support for business applications and schedule backup jobs.
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• Manage access control including password resets and account management.
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• Check IP compliance and review violation reports.
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• Perform data life cycling and data replication activities.
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• Research connectivity issues and recurring errors in application databases.
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• Respond to database alerts and take appropriate actions.
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• Provide escalation for Level 1 and 2 Technical 24×7 support.
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• Create and manage databases, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
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• Perform application database maintenance and provide technical assistance to users.
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• Facilitate database object changes as part of the Software Development Lifecycle.
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• Ensure metrics and alerts are in place for monitoring requirements.
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• Perform application database and OS scripting.
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• Review Information Protection compliance reports and notifications.
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• Perform database recovery from logs and backups, including Disaster Recovery.
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• Monitor and report on database instance and server activities.
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• Recommend effective resource utilization and emergency recovery procedures.
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• Conduct Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery activities during events.
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• Plan and facilitate operating system software updates and patches.
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• Implement database security and auditing features.
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• Conduct team training and manage resources.
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• Research new technologies for operations reliability and compliance.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Technologies, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
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• 5 years of experience in database administration or related fields.
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• Experience with RedHat Linux versions 5, 6, and 7 on x86-64 platform.
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• Experience with Oracle GoldenGate versions 12 or 19.
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• Familiarity with major vendor backup and recovery tools including Veritas NetBackup, Cohesity, or Actifio AGM.
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• Experience with Oracle Clusterware/Grid Infrastructure, VCS Clustering, or IBM DB2 HADR.
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• Proficiency in Korn, Bash Shell Scripting, or Windows PowerShell.
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• Experience with monitoring tools including Oracle Enterprise Manager.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Telecommuting permitted up to 50% of the time (2-3 days a week)