Database Administrator (ASAP)
Summary
A Database Administrator on Ascendion's Cloud and Data Center Services team: monitors database availability, performance, and security, runs health checks, backup verification, and performance analysis, and assists senior DBAs with patches, upgrades, and incident/problem/change management.
About the role
We are seeking a Database Administrator to support the reliable, secure, and efficient operation of database platforms within our Cloud and Data Center Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in database administration activities, ensuring database availability, performance, security, and integrity while working closely with senior database administrators and cross-functional IT teams.
Key responsibilities
Monitor database environments to ensure optimal availability, performance, security, and reliability.
Prepare, maintain, analyze, and safeguard database records, reports, and operational information used by management and support teams.
Perform routine database administration tasks including health checks, monitoring, backup verification, and performance analysis.
Troubleshoot database-related issues and escalate complex incidents to senior DBAs when necessary.
Assist in implementing database changes, upgrades, patches, and operational initiatives.
Support incident management, service requests, problem management, and change management activities.
Maintain accurate documentation of database configurations, procedures, and operational activities.
Protect sensitive and confidential information by following established security policies and compliance requirements.
Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and support teams to resolve issues and support business operations.
Ensure proper utilization and safeguarding of company assets, tools, and database platforms.