Staff Site Reliability Administrator - Database

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Job Overview

We're looking for an early career Staff Site Reliability Administrator (SRA) with a strong interest or background in databases to join our growing team. In this Tier 2 role, you'll provide daytoday operational support for database platforms, with experience with either Oracle or MS SQL experience. You'll work alongside experienced teams while handling tasks such as user access, job monitoring, backups, and standard change activities, escalating more complex issues as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys learning, follows documented processes, and brings a customerfocused mindset to keeping systems stable and reliable.

Responsibilities - Staff Site Reliability Administrator

• Incident Management
  Following agreed procedures,identifies,registersandcategorizesincidents. Gathers information to enable incident resolution and promptly resolves incidents within established service level agreements (SLAs). Escalates complex issues asappropriate. Maintains records andadvisesrelevantpersonsof actions taken.

• Problem Management
  Investigates problems in systems,processesand services.Assistswith the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.

• Automation
  Develops scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks (e.g., patching, monitoring, reporting). Maintains documentation for automated processes and workflows.

• System Software
  Uses system management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics. Carries out agreed system software maintenance tasks and minimizes service disruption.

• Change Control
  Administers, tracks, logs, reports on change requests, usingappropriate tools,techniquesand processes.Provides assistance toimplement standard low-risk changes,in accordance withdefined change control procedures. Provides documentation of incident resolutions, maintenanceproceduresand automation scripts. Contributes to knowledge transfer.

• Service Level Management
  Monitors service delivery performance metrics andliaiseswith managers and customers to ensure that service level agreements (SLAs) are not breached without the stakeholders being given the opportunity of planning for deterioration in service.

• Information Security
  Assists with implementing and monitoring security policies and protocols across different systems. Contributes toidentifyingand addressing potential risks in security governance and compliance.

Education / Experience / Certifications

Education
Requires a bachelor's degree in IT, business, computer science, engineering management or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

Typicallytwo or more years of experience in the development,implementationand maintenance of IT systems. Experience Windows/Linuxservers,virtualization,and networking fundamentals. Experience with MS SQL or Oracle databases.

Certifications, Licenses and Training
ITIL Foundation and Microsoft Certification preferred.

MinimumCompetencies

Functional Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge and experience working with operating systems
• Intermediate knowledge and experience working with network, platform or database systems
• Intermediate knowledge of work management tools
• Intermediate knowledge of ITIL or other service operations framework
• Intermediate patch management tools

General Competencies

Proficiencyby level: Intermediateproficiency

• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Accuracy skills
• Risk management skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Collaboration skills
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Time management skills

Physical, Schedule/Attendance, and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to adhere to response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to communicate and problem solve under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, managers, and stakeholders
• Ability to process new information and apply it consistently
• Ability to accept feedback and demonstrate self-awareness

Schedule/Attendance Requirements

• Ability to adhere to established schedules and attendance standards
• Ability to work variable hours and long hours as needed
• Ability to support shift schedules
• Ability to support after-hours on-call with 15-minute response times
• Ability to report to work during severe inclement weather
• Ability to drive into the office within a two-hour drive time if needed

Physical Capabilities

• Valid driver's license required
• Occasional travel and overnight travel may be required
• Regular computer use throughout the work shift

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

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