Sr. It Database Administrator (Remote In Wa,Or,Id)

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Here you can join a team who is passionate about serving others, has a desire to do good, and shares a deep love of people. You can engage in meaningful work that impacts your community. You can challenge yourself and grow in your career. And, you can rest assured that your wellbeing and prosperity are our priority.

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Role Summary:

IT Database Administrator is responsible for the oversight, performance, integrity, and security of the database system. The DBA is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and security of all production databases, advice management of potential risks and mitigations and proactively take steps to ensure smooth and consistent performance. This position, with support from the VP of Core Operations, is responsible for strategic planning for database system capacity and performance. Administer, maintain, and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the availability and security of all database systems. Plays a critical role in developing and administering backup and recovery procedures.

The Sr. IT Database Administrator position has the ability to work fully remote from Washington, Oregon or Idaho.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Oracle Database administration, MS SQL administration.
• Design Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence platform.
• Build database scheme, tables, procedures and permissions.
• Set up data sharing and disk partitioning.
• Develop database utilities and automated reporting.
• Create shell scripts for task automation.
• Create, test and execute data management languages.
• Analyze and sustain capacity and performance requirements.
• Analyze, consolidate and tune database for optimal efficiency.
• Monitor systems and platforms for availability.
• Support applications and tuning.
• Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and failover.
• Restore and recover corrupted databases.
• Perform annual disaster recovery testing of all critical databases
• Install and maintain database monitoring tools and create rules for predictive monitoring
• Install and test upgrades and patches.
• Implement security and encryption.
• Provide 24/7 support for critical situations.
• Proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime.
• SQL coding and reports generation.
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies.
• Manage 3rd party database vendors and its services
• Must understand and perform Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) functions as applicable to job responsibilities.
• Attend credit union training sessions, conferences, or seminars as approved by supervisor. Maintain awareness of policies and regulations related to duties and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You:

• Proficient knowledge in Oracle Database administration, RAC, RMAN commands, archive log maintenance.
• Proficient knowledge in MS SQL server administration and Clustering.
• Proficient knowledge in the Linux/Unix Operating System.
• Proficient knowledge in SQL, PL/SQL.
• Proficient knowledge in CommVault Enterprise Backup.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex tasks.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Consistently display professional demeanor, respect toward members and coworkers, value diversity, and maintain a high level of integrity.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information, both orally and in writing.
• Display excellent customer service attributes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to multi-task, and have close attention to detail.
• Banking or Financial Services background preferred.
• Middleware concepts and experience a plus.
• Oversee and administer operating system software upgrades.
• Ensure the operability and security of the system.
• Ensure sensitive data is protected with the highest standard of security and confidentiality.

What You Will Need:

• Eight (8) to ten years of similar or related experience; financial institution experience desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent of specialized courses, training, and/or experience may be substituted year-for-year.
• Possess advanced proficiency in two or more current software programs, including the core processing system and third-party programs.
• Possess advanced proficiency in several additional software programs including Excel, Crystal Reports, SQL Developer, and other report writing tools.
• Some travel required to fulfill duties, at each branch as necessary.

Our Team Member Value Proposition:

In exchange for bringing your talent to Gesa, here are a just a few of the benefits and perks we offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 20 days/year accrual of Paid Time Off – Plus 10 Paid Holidays!
• 401(k) Match
• Incentive Program
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Repayment
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer in the Community
• Product discounts
• Engaging Work Environment
• Rewards and Recognition Programs

Salary Range:

$95,218.87-$142,828.30

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the HR Department at (509) 378-3100 or hrmail@gesa.com to request an accommodation.

Gesa Credit Union reserves the right to revise or change the job description as the need arises. This job description is not all inclusive of total job responsibilities nor does it constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Selected candidate(s) must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes screening for all drugs considered illegal or controlled by the State(s) in which the candidate will be performing work, as well as, a credit/background check and a skills assessment.

Gesa Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Equal Employment Opportunity (gesa.com)