Senior Cloud-Ops Database Administrator

Senior Cloud-Ops Database Administrator (DBA)
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The Senior Cloud-Ops Database Administrator is primarily responsible for design, implementation and support of our production applications databases. This role will manage solutions to enhance availability, performance and stability of our enterprise MSSQL, Azure SQL, MySQL, etc. installations in both the cloud and on premise. In coordination with the Security & Compliance Director and the Cloud-Ops Architect, the CloudOPs DBA will implement a strong security regimen, robust disaster recovery architectures, and data globalization as well as automating away repetitive work. They also lead implementation and maintenance activities leading to new or improved environments, policies, and processes. This position also provides engineering support to the product development teams to understand cloud opportunities for innovation and development efficiency. Finally, the Senior Cloud-OpsDBA will partner with the Senior Cloud-Ops Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operations and tuning of the VelocityEHS production environment.

The VelocityEHS work environment is dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial. We have a results oriented culture that demands intelligence, teamwork and follow-through. If you have these qualities and take pride in surprising and delighting clients, then this is the job for you. Check out the details below and apply now.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Participating in the creation of, and leading for the execution of, the VelocityEHS production

Administration and maintenance of the company’s production infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud

Troubleshooting, system backups, archiving, and disaster recovery

Create and maintain product release pipelines and execute product releases in coordination with the product development teams.

Help desk issues related to production environments

Working with project teams to help implement and migrate production systems to the cloud

Interacting with internal clients on all levels to help resolve product production related issues and provides answers in a timely manner

Ensuring conformance with various regulatory and compliance frameworks as outlined by the Security and Compliance Director, participating in audits as required

Maintaining external and internal SLAs for production infrastructure

Participating in risk analyses and managing contingency planning

Automating current processes to improve efficiency and speed of new systems, upgrades, and patches

Implementation and tuning of our system monitoring capabilities

Collaborating with the product development teams, providing engineering support to development

Collaborating with the Senior Cloud-Ops Engineer to ensure that product assets related to Cloud Operation Hosting are maintained responsibly

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science,Systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience

6+ years of experience spanning at least three of the following database platforms (MS SQL, MySQL, Microsoft Azure, Oracle, PostgreSQL) including but not limited to: Software installation and maintenance; Data extraction, transformations, and loading; Backup and recovery; Capacity planning; Performance tuning and troubleshooting

Basic Knowledge of cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS/Azure/GCE/OpenStack)

Basic Knowledge of the Microsoft Windows operating system

Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments

Knowledge of all components of a technical architecture

Calm under pressure, and ability to take accountability for outcomes and performance

Data-driven and results-oriented, with a strong analytical skillset

Ability to take initiative and develop innovative solutions to emerging challenges

Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines

Ability to work with development organizations to consult on product enhancements using cloud services

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Experience with Snowflake and ETL/ELT pipeline

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including availability groups, backups, and performance

Experience with Azure DevOps, including release pipelines

Experience with Kubernetes and container solutions

Microsoft SQL Server: Deep expertise in managing SQL Server instances with hands-on experience in Always On Availability Groups, backup strategies, disaster recovery, and advanced performance tuning

Cloud Platforms: Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS), with emphasis on database hosting, scaling, security, and cost optimization

Monitoring & Observability: Familiarity with monitoring tools like New Relic and Cloudwatch for database and pipeline observability

Who is VelocityEHS?
VelocityEHS is the largest and fastest-growing environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability software company in the world. Relied on by more than 10 million users worldwide to drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding outcomes, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & ESG technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate platform is the definitive gold-standard for managing ESG, Safety, and Operational Risk, among others.

Benefits and Perks

Medical/dental coverage, retirement (with employer match)

Parental leave plans for all family types

Job shadowing programs and one-on-one coaching opportunities

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education, advanced degrees, and certifications

Remote-first and flexible work schedule

Monthly home office stipend

Corporate wellness and mental health care programs

Summer Fridays (limited hours on Fridays)

VelocityEHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or other accessibility assistance by contacting hrpolicy@ehs.com

We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes through this website or directly to managers. VelocityEHS does not accept unsolicited headhunters and agency resumes.

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