**Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with a passion for automation to join our talented IT team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in optimizing and maintaining our database systems while spearheading efforts to automate routine tasks and streamline processes.

**Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain database systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and implement automation solutions for database deployment, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvement across the organization.
• Perform regular database performance tuning and optimization to meet business requirements and SLAs.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Establish and enforce database security policies and procedures.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on best practices for database administration and automation.

**Education and Experience Required:

Associate’s degree and a minimum of 8 years’ RDBMS experience,

OR in lieu of a degree, A combined minimum of 10 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 8 years’ RDBMS experience

Proficiency in SQL and Oracle, experience with relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).

Hands-on experience with database automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).

**Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Experience with Ansible, Chef and Puppet

Experience with cloud database platforms (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)

Location:

Clanton, Alabama, United States of America