Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Work

The Database Administrator, Senior  will perform advanced database administration and management functions in support of highly complex applications characterized by sophisticated data models, multi-stage workflows, and extensive reporting requirements. This position will provide expert leadership in the design, development, maintenance, optimization, and migration of integrated database systems, ensuring that applications conform to enterprise structural and security standards.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Oracle databases and supporting infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Lead migration efforts from on-premises Oracle databases to Oracle Cloud, including integration with cloud-based storage.
• Automate and enhance workflow efficiency by transitioning cron jobs to Oracle Database Jobs.
• Monitor database health, tune performance, and manage storage capacity, addressing bottlenecks as needed.
• Implement and manage strategies for backup, restoration, disaster recovery, and data security.
• Administer Oracle GoldenGate for data replication and synchronization.
• Direct database changes, review programs, and provide technical support to programmers, analysts, and users.
• Ensure database interfaces and reporting comply with accessibility standards.
• Evaluate and integrate user data requests, maintaining data integrity and minimizing redundancy.
• Perform logical and physical data modeling, and maintain standardized data definitions.
• Assist with database software installation, testing, and selection.
• Develop, enforce, and adhere to database administration standards, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• 10 years of experience in database administration.
• 8 years of experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL.
• 8 years of experience in database design, analysis, and performance tuning.
• 8 years of experience designing enterprise applications and/or services.
• 8 years of experience creating technical and functional design documentation.
• 8 years of experience within the software development life cycle using Agile methodology (e.g., Scrum).
• 8 years of experience with multi-tier system/application development (e.g., SOA, Microservices, 3-Tier applications).
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to build trust and maintain relationships across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience with extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes to integrate data from various sources into Azure SQL.
• 4 years of experience working with large volume databases, high availability systems, and disaster recovery infrastructure.
• 4 years of proficiency in converting and adapting database structures for cloud environments, specifically Azure.
• 3 years of experience configuring PowerBI environments and developing PowerBI reports.
• 3 years of experience with DevOps technologies, including CI/CD pipeline, build and deployment tools such as Git, and working with Azure.
• 2 years of experience migrating on-premises databases to cloud environments, with emphasis on Azure.
• Azure certification.
• DBA Associate certifications.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional hybrid office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.