Senior Database Administrator
Dunn Belmont Limited, Fort Worth, TX, United States
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full‑flight simulators and award‑winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
Purpose of Position The Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) is responsible for deploying, configuring, patching, and upgrading database servers and client installs, in a mixed technology environment to deliver data products providing business decision support focusing on Oracle and MS SQL server production support.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, patch, and upgrade database servers and client installs, with a focus on Oracle server production support
Troubleshoot and fix problems and provide root cause analysis in a timely manner
Perform preventive maintenance and system copies
Automate system maintenance tasks
Develop, manage and test backup and recovery plans
Ensure storage and archiving processes are functioning correctly
Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and data dictionary
Carry out capacity planning
Manage security and disaster recovery aspects of a database
Evaluate SQL Server performance and take appropriate steps for performance improvement
Provide 24x7 on‑call support, after‑hours and weekend work as needed
Relational database design and development
Design OLTP and OLAP environments, and monitor, detect, and tune performance
Provide guidance and mentoring to other team members as needed
Accountable and responsible for the accuracy and completeness of assigned work and results
Prioritize and manage workload and communicate issues clearly
Complete other tasks as required
Travel when required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of experience in relational database design, development, and implementation in an MS‑SQL or Oracle environment
Strong experience in the use of programming languages (i.e., C#.NET, Flash, HTML5, Transact SQL, and later versions including stored procedures)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Experience administering production level high performance, high transaction volume, and highly available OLTP databases (Oracle and SQL Server)
Ability to create and maintain database documentation and diagrams
Knowledge of database performance monitoring and tuning operations
Knowledge of database security protocols
Knowledge of current DBMS products, primarily Oracle 11g and 12c and SQL Server 2014+, as well as knowledge of related technologies, applications, and processes
Knowledge of relational database internals, objects, and processes, as well as best practice principles regarding availability, performance, and security
Experience working with high‑availability tools, particularly DataGuard or AlwaysOn
Experience installing OEM and configuring to monitor Oracle instances
Experience writing shell scripts to automate database activities
Demonstrated skill using database backup and recovery models, utilities, and best practices
Familiar with Agile development methodology
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to perform various tasks in a fast‑paced, production‑critical support environment
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi‑task and prioritize workload
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
This position may require access to export‑controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.
This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an
@flightsafety.com
email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third‑party email providers.
Nearest Major Market:
Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market:
Dallas
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Purpose of Position The Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) is responsible for deploying, configuring, patching, and upgrading database servers and client installs, in a mixed technology environment to deliver data products providing business decision support focusing on Oracle and MS SQL server production support.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Deploy, configure, patch, and upgrade database servers and client installs, with a focus on Oracle server production support
Troubleshoot and fix problems and provide root cause analysis in a timely manner
Perform preventive maintenance and system copies
Automate system maintenance tasks
Develop, manage and test backup and recovery plans
Ensure storage and archiving processes are functioning correctly
Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and data dictionary
Carry out capacity planning
Manage security and disaster recovery aspects of a database
Evaluate SQL Server performance and take appropriate steps for performance improvement
Provide 24x7 on‑call support, after‑hours and weekend work as needed
Relational database design and development
Design OLTP and OLAP environments, and monitor, detect, and tune performance
Provide guidance and mentoring to other team members as needed
Accountable and responsible for the accuracy and completeness of assigned work and results
Prioritize and manage workload and communicate issues clearly
Complete other tasks as required
Travel when required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of experience in relational database design, development, and implementation in an MS‑SQL or Oracle environment
Strong experience in the use of programming languages (i.e., C#.NET, Flash, HTML5, Transact SQL, and later versions including stored procedures)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Experience administering production level high performance, high transaction volume, and highly available OLTP databases (Oracle and SQL Server)
Ability to create and maintain database documentation and diagrams
Knowledge of database performance monitoring and tuning operations
Knowledge of database security protocols
Knowledge of current DBMS products, primarily Oracle 11g and 12c and SQL Server 2014+, as well as knowledge of related technologies, applications, and processes
Knowledge of relational database internals, objects, and processes, as well as best practice principles regarding availability, performance, and security
Experience working with high‑availability tools, particularly DataGuard or AlwaysOn
Experience installing OEM and configuring to monitor Oracle instances
Experience writing shell scripts to automate database activities
Demonstrated skill using database backup and recovery models, utilities, and best practices
Familiar with Agile development methodology
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to perform various tasks in a fast‑paced, production‑critical support environment
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to multi‑task and prioritize workload
Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
This position may require access to export‑controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.
This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.
Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an
@flightsafety.com
email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third‑party email providers.
Nearest Major Market:
Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market:
Dallas
#J-18808-Ljbffr