Manager Database Administrator - Remote US

Database Administration Team Leader

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The Database Administration team is responsible for the management of SitusAMC database technology and associated systems and processes. This role is an experienced senior leader who will oversee our Database Administration team, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our AWS RDS and EC2 database infrastructure. This role will be responsible for day-to-day operations in addition to setting strategic direction directly aligned to business needs.

Essential Job Functions :

• Lead and manage the Database Administration team, providing guidance and mentorship
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS RDS and EC2 databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance in accordance with SitusAMC's product needs
• Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure system integrity and security
• Work with the project team and business teams to ensure database designs meet project and business requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to support application development, test, deployment, and provide day to day support
• Lead from the front to troubleshoot problems and clearly communicate resolution to stakeholders
• Lead database modernization efforts to align database technology with industry best practices
• Work with DevOps / SRE teams on creation and deployment of database templates, and coach them on database best practices
• Monitor database performance and implement solutions to optimize performance
• Responsible for monitoring database growth and capacity planning
• Develop and enhance database encryption protocols to facilitate BYOK architectures
• Plan, coordinate, test, and execute database upgrades and migrations
• Plan, document, and execute database backup and recovery strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new database technologies and tools.

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