Senior DBA

Ensures efficient operation of SQL servers on a 24/7 basis. Provides level (I) and (II) support, grants appropriate access, handles simple and ad hoc requests, ensures proper maintenance, and adherence to disaster data recovery plans. More senior roles develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to security and disaster recovery plans; develop server capacity forecasts and determine long-range requirements.

Key Activities:

• Provides level (II) support; troubleshoots and researches answers to unknown issues
• Handles customized and more complex projects requiring more coordination and project management
• Maintains production servers and performs installations, administration and configurations of production environment; keeps servers up-to-date with required patches and updates
• Performs enhancements that ensure optimal and efficient operation; monitors server health; partners with IT to resolves problems when necessary; ensures intercommunication of different Database Management Systems (DBMS)
• Assists Development team with feasibility assessment and defining tasks
• Stays abreast of technical developments and technical advancements
• Trains and mentors new hires

Core Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of database administration experience of Relational Database servers, such as Microsoft SQL, PostgresQL, on cloud and on-premise environments
• Ability to solve complex technical problems; willingness to research answers and take ownership for own learning
• Good planning and prioritization skills
• Effective communication skills; ability to succinctly convey technical information to senior management
• Ability and willingness to provide  after-hour and weekend support

About Comscore:

 

At Comscore, we’re pioneering the future of cross-platform media measurement, arming organizations with the insights they need to make decisions with confidence. Central to this aim are our people who work together to simplify the complex on behalf of our clients & partners. Though our roles and skills are varied, we’re united by our commitment to five underlying values: Integrity, Velocity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Servant Leadership. If you’re motivated by big challenges and interested in helping some of the largest and most important media properties and brands navigate the future of media, we’d love to hear from you.   

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