We are seeking a skilled and experienced database administrator to join our growing organization. In this position, you will Design, Implement, & Maintain the Data Solutions for our offerings in both relational and nonrelational databases. This is truly a Big Data opportunity with existing datasets of  ~180TB in SQL DBs and a growing Elasticsearch Cluster of over 670TB of data in production and ~20TB per day ingestion.  An organized, detail-oriented work ethic is a must. We are looking for Leaders at all levels.

Database Administrator Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains database performance by identifying and resolving production and application development problems; calculating optimum values for parameters; evaluating, integrating, and installing new releases; completing maintenance; answering user questions

• Installs database systems by developing and applying optimum access techniques; coordinating installation actions; and supporting documentation

• Manage storage and security for all applications and report incidents as they arise

• Determines database structural requirements by analyzing client operations, workflows, applications, and programming; reviewing objectives with clients; evaluating current systems

• Provides database support by coding utilities, responding to user questions, and resolving problems

• Manage backup and recovery procedures and create/maintain custom monitoring and maintenance solutions

• Develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and data quality

• Assist with Proof of concept, data correlation, data integrity and processes that require coordination of efforts across multiple business areas

• Work with Developers to create database solutions by designing proposed system; defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, security, backup, and recovery specifications

• Provide thought leadership in the assessment of existing systems. Ensure adherence to data management standards and practices. Develop best practices, standards of excellence, and guidelines to enforce and guide behavior.

• Working in an agile format with multiple teams both relying on the DBA team to fill the current issues of the spirit but the design to create a better next one.

Database Administrator Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, computer science, engineering, or related field

• Three to four years database administration experience in a production environment

• One to two years of experience managing cloud infrastructure

• Experience with many of the following: Elasticsearch, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS RDS, solr, AWS Aurora andPresto.

• Should have experience with tools in each of these areas:

  • Data Modeling skills/tools (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS related Db technologies, SQL Server Management Studio (SMS), etc.)

  • Data Integration, Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) Skills / Tools (e.g. SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Server (SSRS), etc.)

  • Data Warehousing, ETL, SQL and NoSQL Databases, and Administration.

  • Experience providing practical direction on information and analytic platforms in conjunction with EDW tools and technologies.

  • Monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana, vividcortex, signalfx, Redgate SQL monitor, Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager, SQL Sentry, etc.)

  • Storage technologies (e.g. XTremIO, Nimble, Rubrik, EBS, S3, etc.)

• Experience with database migrations and proficient in performance tuning and optimization

• Experience and maintaining and optimizing VLDBs (Terabytes in size) and storage (Petabytes in size)

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

• Accurate and precise attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills

• Up-to-date on latest industry trends; able to articulate trends and potential clearly and confidently

• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management

Why you should join us

Carbon Black is a leader in endpoint security dedicated to keeping the world safe from cyberattacks. With more than 5,000 customers—including 34 of the Fortune 100—the opportunities here are massive and exciting.

With 1,200+ employees, offices across the world, and the best-of-the-best tools for collaboration from anywhere, now is an ideal time to become part of the CB Team. See where you fit best at Lifeatcb.carbonblack.com.

Carbon Black, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer. Carbon Black is an inclusive employer that believes in workplace equality, supports diversity, creates a welcoming environment, and respects the unique qualities each individual brings to the company.