DISH, an EchoStar Company
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Englewood, CO

Staff Database Administrator

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Department Summary
At DISH, our technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. From product development to software design to big data and beyond, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
High-level job responsibilities:
At DISH, we operate a very complex set of business-critical applications that facilitate Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service for various DISH products. The Database Admin is responsible for day to day operations and executing key initiatives for IT. The candidate must bring a strong desire to contribute to a fast-paced team, share ideas and be willing to learn. The ideal candidate has a strong background in database administration with Oracle and Mongo databases in an enterprise environment.
Day-to-day job responsibilities:

  • Administer databases using (oracle (12c) and Mongo(3.x/4.x)
  • Proactively monitor production databases for HA/DR, Security and Performance.
  • Participate in on-call support on a rotation basis.
  • Provide DBA support for Enterprise Releases and Infrastructure Projects.
  • Automate tasks using a combination of tools such as SQL, Shell Scripts, awk, JavaScript, etc.
  • Follow established standards and extend when/where applicable. Document new processes and procedures when required. Promptly Incident Reports to update/extend Knowledge Base.


Skills, Experience and Requirements
Specific qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer science or Information Systems with a minimum of 8+ years' experience.
  • Experience managing Oracle Databases on Linux Systems.
  • Experience managing databases in private data centers as well as in AWS/GCP Cloud
  • Experience with Query and Database Optimization techniques.
  • Familiarity with Monitoring tools like Mongo Operations Manager, Oracle OEM, etc.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently on projects.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environment.
  • Familiarity with MySQL and Postgres is a plus.

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Salary Range
Compensation: $87,500.00/Year - $125,000.00/Year
Benefits
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website .
Employment is contingent on Successful completion of a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.

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What are DISH, an EchoStar Company Perks + Benefits

DISH, an EchoStar Company Benefits Overview

DISH offers competitive, comprehensive benefits for our team members. From our generous PTO policy and healthcare offerings to profit-sharing, 401(K) matching and employee stock purchase options, we're committed to fulfilling our greatest benefit of all: opportunity. With perks like tuition reimbursement programs, hiring practices that promote diversity, employee referral program bonuses, plus great discounts for our products and services, DISH is dedicated to providing an inclusive, balanced work experience for all.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
We actively seek out talent from underrepresented groups, maintain pay transparency on all job descriptions and foster an inclusive environment where innovation thrives.
Diversity recruitment program
In 2023, 31% of our technology hires were women, well surpassing the national average. This figure is just one example of our broader commitment across the organization.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Customized development tracks

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