Database Administrator

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Database Administration
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
MySQL
AWS
Cloud
Cluster
Backup
Recovery
High Availability
Scripting
Automation

Job Details

Habemco is a shared services company wholly owned and operated by the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, a federally recognized Native American tribe located in Northern California.

Habemco s support services such as product development and technology which are needed for business growth, ultimately power the Tribe s economy, and enable the delivery of education, health care and elder support programs for the Tribal community. Our talented team provides cross-functional support services to various tribal business and government entities. The Habemco team plays a critical role in ensuring a successful future for our customers, our employees, and the Tribe.

Headquartered in a beautiful, yet remote part of California, the Tribe recognizes that to compete in highly competitive industries such as FinTech, the Tribe must access expertise throughout the nation. In addition to employees that work remotely, the Tribe has employees located at its headquarters in Upper Lake, California and at a campus in Lenexa, Kansas.

Employees receive competitive pay and benets, quarterly performance bonuses and 401(k) with a 4% match. Our team is creative, forward-thinking, passionate and moves fast! Are you ready to grow with us?

 

Purpose of the Position:

Designs, manages, and maintains Habemco databases of medium to high complexity. Evaluates and optimizes database conguration and access. Resolves database performance and capacity issues. Performs database recovery and back-up. Incumbent s work is generally independent and collaborative in nature, while contributing to moderately complex aspects of a project.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manages more complex database environments and larger
  • Designs and implements database solutions for high availability and disaster
  • Works closely with stakeholders to optimize database performance and
  • Leads database migrations, upgrades, and major
  • Establishes and enforces database policies, security standards, and best
  • Provides mentorship to junior DBAs and collaborates with
  • Greater involvement in strategic planning and decision-making.

 

Education and Experience:

Required:

  • Bachelor of Science from an accredited university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other technical eld of study OR in lieu of education, four (4) or more years of direct work experience as a Database Administrator. Plus:
    • 4 or more years of experience performing Database Administrator functions including the following:
    • Advanced performance tuning and troubleshooting
    • Strong experience with database security and
    • Expertise in backup and recovery
    • Knowledge of cloud-based databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL).
    • Prociency in automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Ansible).
  • Applicants for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Habemco (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (STEM/OPT), TN visa.)
  • All oers are contingent upon signing a condentiality agreement and satisfactory completion of drug screening and background checks. Employer observes federal standards for controlled substances.

Preferred:

  • Previous experience as a DBA in a FinTech environment is benecial.
  • Relevant certications in cloud technologies and database management (AWS Certied
  • Database - Specialty, AWS Certied Solutions Architect) highly preferred.
  • Experience with Amazon RDS for SQL Server and familiarity with Amazon RDS for SQL Server, including instance management, parameter groups, and option groups.
  • Experience with administering SQL Server Standard and Enterprise editions with knowledge of their respective features and limitations.
  • Experience with SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery with familiarity with these specic features, including Always On Availability Groups and database mirroring.
  • Understanding of DevOps principles and methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Terraform, Chef) for automation and monitoring.

 

Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills with the ability to identify and resolve database issues, including performance problems and data corruption.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues to deliver eective solutions.
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work eectively across teams and stakeholders.
  • Adaptable, exible, and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities eciently and thrive in dynamic and evolving environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to providing outstanding user support.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods in a stationary seated position, such as working on a computer.
  • Verbal communication to exchange accurate ideas and information.
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