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Job Summary

The Database Administrator will be an integrated member of Cirrus’ Data & Analytics team and is responsible for activities related to the deployment, implementation, and administration of databases including control, maintenance and support of all database environments. Databases for Cirrus are both on premise and in the cloud using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). This role requires a high level of self-direction and comfort supporting the data needs of multiple teams and data products. The DBA Admin will collaborate with the other members of the Data & Analytics team to define our company’s data management and architecture to support our next generation of data products and initiatives. This position will be part of the Information Technology team.

Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Work with a team of both internal and external resources to ensure a reliable, stable, and resilient environment of databases, and serve as point of contact for database activities.
• Under the direction of the Sr DBA, design, configure, implement, and administer all databases for the respective parties involved.
• Planning, developing, coordinating and executing database patching process through effective engagement with functional owners and managed service providers.
• Under the direction of the Sr DBA, develop new and enhance existing standards, documentation, processes, procedures, and guidelines in support of data governance for database environments using industry experiences, best practices research, and business needs.
• Monitor the service health and security posture of the organization’s database footprint and act accordingly to events and threats.
• Identify and resolve all issues related to database systems to ensure that systems are online and without service interruption.
• Analyze and report the performance of database operations against the key database performance metrics.
• Contribute to and participate in change management process to effectively manage change when implementing process, technology, or organizational change and post-mortem, as required.
• Escalate and/ or manages crisis issues.
• Assists in mentoring other team members.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years’ experience in a Database Administrator role.
• 2+ years of experience related to performance tuning and optimizing database processing.
• Experience with managing, implementing, and maintaining a cloud-based database platform, preferably Azure Cloud preferred.
• Knowledge of Azure tools (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse) preferred.
• Ability to manage tasks and work independently in a professional, deadline-based environment. Communication skills to effectively participate in team-based client delivery projects.
• Knowledge of Azure tools (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse) preferred.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Tech Savvy: Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackles new problems, using both successes and failures as learning opportunities.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.

Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.