[Remote] Database Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cherokee Nation is seeking a Database Administrator to support mission-critical systems for federal customers. The role administers Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server environments, including installation, monitoring, backups, troubleshooting, patching, performance optimization, documentation, and infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Administer Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database environments
• Provide user problem documentation including problem definition, resolution, and reporting
• Recommend improvements to training documentation, user guides, and support processes
• Submit progressively developed documentation on a bi-weekly basis
• Complete daily database health checks in accordance with documented operating guides
• Verify and validate successful database backups
• Provide proactive monitoring of assigned datacenter resources
• Support scheduled after-hours maintenance activities
• Identify root causes of database issues and develop solutions to prevent recurrence
• Plan, coordinate, and successfully execute assigned Release Notices (RNs)
• Perform authorized work including standing up new servers and databases, database upgrades, patch maintenance, and application releases
• Serve as queue manager when assigned by monitoring incoming tickets and distributing workload
• Attend weekly team meetings and provide status updates on assigned work
• Provide orientation and mentoring to new database team members
• Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure maintenance activities
• Develop documentation for repetitive Oracle database administration tasks
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

• Strong to expert knowledge of Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server database administration
• Industry experience developing, deploying, and supporting database systems in mid- to large-scale enterprise environments
• Experience throughout the complete project lifecycle including design, development, implementation, and documentation
• Experience supporting Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of Enterprise Systems Management (ESM), configuration management, and electronic software distribution (ESD)
• Understanding of enterprise scalability, economies of scale, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Experience with cloud technologies, TCP/IP networking, Active Directory, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Apache Tomcat, and Microsoft IIS
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and business communication skills
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401K

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