DBA Database Administration

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s Technology, Product & Experience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. Because our employees are our most valuable asset, we offer a flexible working environment to balance the need to work independently wherever you choose, with days that require collaboration at one of our offices. Our roles primarily reside inside or around one of our Tech Hubs (Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, Denver, Austin, Silicon Valley, Washington DC/N. Virginia).

Job Summary

Customer Experience Technologies (CXT) is passionate about the technology, systems and tools that support the customer lifecycle (sales, activation, billing, support, etc.), as well as employee-facing teams such as human resources, finance, and workplace information technology. These tools and systems are foundational to our ability to meet and exceed customer expectations and support an excellent employee experience. The Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience and Data Experience (.dx). In this DBA role, you will have exposure to the entire IT ecosystem and ensure this ecosystem is secure, reliable, resilient, and supports efficient business processes with purpose-built customer centric applications. You will be a part of the IT team that will set the IT vision and resolve how we work to effectively architect, develop, deploy and support IT applications and Infrastructure.

Job Description

The DBA is responsible for coordinating the operation of several complex database files. They also perform aspects of Database Administration including, 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. The DBA participates in the implementation and support of development systems, QA systems and production systems at data centers, including all network and systems-related infrastructure components. They have in-depth experience, knowledge, and skills in their own discipline. One usually resolves one's own work priorities and acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

You will Gain Experience in:


Become an authority in the end-to-end process of how we do business
Understand and maintain the DBs and Data models that support an Enterprise data Model for our IT ecosystem
Learn new DB technologies as we grow the business and add more systems and capabilities


Required Technical Skills:


Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Linux Experience 3-4 years, and Windows Server 3-4 years.
MySQL, MS SQL, and Oracle Experience.


Core Responsibilities:


Communicates and understands the impact of database changes to affected parties and makes recommendations, as appropriate. Capacity planning and implementation of new databases due to conversions.
Assists the development teams with application schema designs and applies best practices.
Assists with developing and implementing databases that addresses business needs. Advises on new database technologies, trends and features.
Develops, revises and implements policies, standards, procedures and guidelines necessary to effectively administer the database environment.
Develops, manages and tests backup and recovery plans.
Designs/tunes, maintains and supports database systems for highly available, high-volume internet applications.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.


Employees at all levels are encouraged to:


Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff - be hard-working learners, users and advocates of our pioneering technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new insights.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.


Disclaimer:


This information has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.


**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary (****on our careers site for more details.

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