Database Manager

Database Manager

FISA-OPA is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Database Manager to lead the Database Management Team within the Financial Systems division. As a seasoned manager, the candidate will oversee a team of DBAs responsible for administering databases supporting the City of New York City's financial applications (production and non-production), including FMS3 Accounting, Vendex, PIP, Debt Management System (DMS), and IFA Databases running Oracle AIX / Linux platform and Microsoft SQL Server. The candidate will ensure high availability, performance, and security of critical financial systems, and report directly to the FISA-OPA's Director of Technical Services. The candidate for this role will be a self-motivated individual who can work well with other groups in an enterprise wide, large scale matrix environment. This includes installation, upgrades, configuration, and tuning of Oracle 19c databases, as well as setup and administration of monitoring software, database backups, and job scheduling. The position encompasses the ability to perform all Database Administration technical and planning responsibilities, including developing project implementation and backout planning, designing, configuring, installing, testing, troubleshooting, integrating, performance monitoring, maintaining, enhancing, security management and support.

The Database Administration Manager is responsible for the direct management, development, and accountability of DBA staff, and will :

• Assign and prioritize work across the DBA team to meet operational and project demands.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to team members.
• Establish clear expectations, deliverables, and performance standards.
• Monitor work quality, timeliness, and adherence to procedures.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, and feedback sessions.
• Address performance issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Support staff development, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Manage and participate in the on-call rotations and ensuring adequate coverage for 24x7 support.
• Enable to work with and communicate with team individuals to address concerns with positive enhancements for a cohesive homogeneous team environment.

Duty Roster - Manage and participate in the DBA duty roster and on-call schedule, including primary and secondary coverage, vacation planning, escalation procedures, and follow-up review of on-call activities to ensure continuous, reliable support of mission-critical systems. Share on-call responsibilities on a 24 / 7 rotation for problem determination, resolution, and off-hours implementations.

DR Events - Participate in quarterly Disaster Recovery testing and contribute to the development of robust disaster recovery procedures. Serve as a lead for matters related to Disaster recovery. Attend and report status on all scheduled Disaster Recovery event calls.

Manager Tasks This role is expected to actively perform and oversee database administration functions while providing technical leadership to the DBA team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Technical Experience Extensive knowledge of the Oracle Database Management toolset on Open System environments preferably on AIX version 7.3 and Redhat 9.0 and above. This includes OEM for performance, monitoring and security implementations. Strong knowledge of Oracle Patch Management and implantation. Knowledge of Oracle RAC Version 19c installation and configuration. Knowledge of Database capacity planning. Knowledge of RMAN backup and recovery, along with Veritas Netbackup procedures. Knowledge of Korn Shell scripting. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL server Knowledge of Broadcom d-Series workload automation toolset. Extensive experience with Symantec NetBackup and the support backup and Recovery for day to day operations and Disaster Recovery.

Preferred Skills Strong management and team leadership skills. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational and strong project management skills. Ability to motivate staff, implement and improve processes, develop staffs' knowledge and career path, interact with senior and across team management, assess staffs' abilities and delegate and monitor work assignments.