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Become a part of the diverse and inclusive team within our nationally recognized award-winning Bank that is one of the strongest in the nation. Woodforest National Bank is privately owned, and our Employee Stock Ownership Plan is the largest shareholder. We focus on building relationships and discovering opportunities to better serve our communities and understand the financial needs of every customer we serve. At Woodforest we care and prove it by volunteering with local charities and foodbanks to give back to the communities we serve. By joining Woodforest you will become a part of one of the largest employee-owned banks in the country!
The Database Administrator III is responsible for managing and optimizing the performance of assigned database systems. This includes daily management and administration, and support for business continuity of the servers. This position will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding less experienced Database Administrators.
Key Responsibilities:
路聽聽Provides day-to-day management and implementation of the Bank鈥檚 database environment including administration, backup and recovery activities, and change control.
路聽聽Processes service tickets; troubleshoots system issues, resolves database related incidents and completes maintenance requests.
路聽聽Configures, tests, installs, and migrate new instances and databases in lab and production environments.
路聽聽Monitors and analyzes performance including capacity planning, system checks and audits; makes recommendations for improvements and completes requests for additional resources and support as needed.
路聽聽Serves as a resource for the audit and security departments when needed.
Competencies Required
路聽聽Solid understanding of database administration, management, and related files and data to production events and outcomes.
路聽聽Solid understanding of Microsoft database replication technologies.
路聽聽Strong technology and troubleshooting skills with working knowledge of a broad range of related software such as Microsoft SQL Server, Powershell, Azure (Automation, migration, Managed Instances) and Microsoft Office Suite.
路聽聽Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to effectively identify and translate business user needs, and to convey complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
路聽聽Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage timelines and prioritize workload in a high-pressure, results-oriented environment, utilizing Agile and DevOps.
路聽聽Self-starter with the ability to work independently while supporting a team environment.
路聽聽Flexibility to provide after-hours and weekend support on occasion to support business needs.
路聽聽Resourceful and highly adept at problem identification and incident resolution using experience and developed analytical skills.
路聽聽Possesses general systems architecture and engineering skills.
路聽聽Possesses strong attention to detail and concern for data accuracy.
路聽聽Ability to quickly comprehend complex technical and logical concepts and master new programs and systems including but not limited to Service Now, Sentry One, Rubrik and Oracle
Minimum Qualifications/Experience
路聽聽5 or more years administrating or supporting Azure MI (Azure SQL Managed Instance, i.e. PaaS (Platform as a Service) and Microsoft SQL Server, as well as other database platforms (Oracle), with coding experience.
路聽聽Financial services or banking industry experience preferred.
Formal Education & Certification
路聽聽Associate鈥檚 degree in technology, business, or related field.
路聽聽Industry recognized system administration or development certification preferred.
Work Status
路聽聽Full-Time
Supervisory Responsibility
路聽聽None.
Travel
路聽聽0%25 - Negligible amount of travel expected.
Working Conditions
路聽聽Conditions involve lifting no more than ten pounds, sitting most of the time, but may involve walking, moving, or standing for brief periods, and occasionally lifting and carrying articles like files, ledgers, folders, etc.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Nothing herein restricts management鈥檚 right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Woodforest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans.
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