Sr. Database Administrator

Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest technology provider to small businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating the operation of complex data base files. Performs all aspects of database administration including: scheduling work, training staff, hardware and software evaluation and installation, logical and physical database design and implementation, structured testing of database designs, security administration, backup and recovery planning, performance and tuning, research and evaluation of new tools and techniques and development of policies, standards and procedures. Works closely with the development and testing teams and supports the activities of principle engineers, developers and software testers for new application deployment and sustained engineering of existing applications. Participates with the implementation and support of development systems, QA systems and production systems at data centers, including all network- and systems- related infrastructure components. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Leads a task force to develop and implement a database that addresses current and future business needs. Maintains hardware platforms to perform at optimum response; maintains capacity planning and implements new databases due to conversions.
• Develops and implements complex data models and logical database designs. Oversees the design/tune and maintains and supports database systems for high available, high-volume internet applications.
• Manages and tests backup and recovery plans and improves disaster recovery plans.
• Develops and implements plans to oversee the database administration function and ensures smooth transition to new technology. Provides recommendations on database technologies and features.
• Communicates and understands impact of database changes and status to affected parties and designs appropriate solutions. Provides updates in database technologies and trends.
• Develops database technology standards and associated documentation.
• Works with the network and security teams to ensure database adherence to security standards.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Additional responsibilities:

• •Skilled in SQL Server aspects including but not limited to server monitoring, performance and optimization, disaster recovery, and security.  Also able to develop scripts and SSIS packages as needed in support of overall database and infrastructure needs for proactive monitoring, etc.

• •Minimal Cloud exposure with AWS, databricks, Azure, etc.

• •Lead DBA level that sets direction for database technology standards and ensures adherence for the BDI team

• •Provides continual and proactive communication to Senior Leadership

• •Ensures that process breakdowns are fully examined and that the lessons learned from these breakdowns are fully integrated into all relevant work processes (ie., root cause analysis)

• •Chooses the course of action or alternative that targets the most critical issues and has the greatest impact on the business, fully considering the pros and cons involved

• •Organized, able to handle multiple competing priorities, flexible and able to distinguish priorities

• •Able to evaluate alternatives and make timely decisions in pressure situations

• •Determining minimum viable product, project planning skills

• •Strategic thinker/planning

• •On-call support for DBA functions, including weekly morning support meetings and occasional evening and weekend support needs.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

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