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You will join in the management of proprietary and Sybase database systems to that facilitate management of large scale time series databases. As this environment continues to grow we seek a Database Administrator to work on all aspects of our databases, from high performance online transaction processing (2000tps) to data warehousing (250G+ servers) issues. This is a fast-paced/demanding environment. The user base consists of 20 technical and 20 non-technical users. SCM's selective hiring process considers only highly talented individuals with a history of exceptional professional and academic achievement, and solid real-world experience.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nAdminister, maintain, monitor, and optimize database systems to ensure performance, availability, and reliability.\nDesign and support relational database structures using sound database design principles and best practices.\nPerform database backup, restore, disaster recovery planning, and recovery operations.\nConduct capacity planning and proactively manage storage growth and infrastructure needs.\nMonitor and tune database and server performance to maximize efficiency and system responsiveness.\nManage database security, including user administration, permissions, and access controls.\nTroubleshoot database issues and perform root-cause analysis for incidents and performance bottlenecks.\nDevelop and maintain scripts and automation tools for administration and monitoring tasks.\nSupport and administer alternative data storage technologies and platforms.\nCollaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure database solutions align with business and technical requirements.\nRequirements:\nSolid understanding of SQL, relational database fundamentals, and database design principles.\nExperience administering SAP ASE (Sybase/SAP) or other enterprise database systems.\nStrong experience with database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server and/or Sybase/SAP ASE.\nWorking knowledge of:\nBackup and Restore procedures\nCapacity Planning\nServer Performance Tuning\nUser Administration and Security Management\nExperience with database performance monitoring and troubleshooting.\nKnowledge of programming in both lower-level languages and scripting languages for automation and tooling.\nAbility to administer and support alternative data storage technologies including:\nKafka\nPostgreSQL\nMySQL\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills.\nThe base pay for this position is anticipated to be between $100,000 and $200,000 per year. 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