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Lead database administrator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in lead database administrator job postings.
Sample lead database administrator requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
  • Experience in database administration.
  • Proficiency in SQL and other database software.
  • Knowledge of database security practices.
  • Familiarity with database design tools.
Sample required lead database administrator soft skills
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Lead Database Administrator job description example 1

JPMorgan Chase & Co. lead database administrator job description

The Platform Services group is responsible for defining, developing and operating cloud products consumed by our Application Development Partners across the firm. Our Product Portfolio includes Private and Public Cloud Platforms and a wide range of services such as databases, messaging and telemetry.

As a Database Risk & Controls Lead, you will work as part of the Database Risk Remediation team in the Database Product Engineering tower within Platform Services. Database Product Engineering designs and builds database platforms and solutions utilized by line of business applications, including private and public cloud. You'll leverage your deep technology and infrastructure experience with databases to offer guidance, best practices, and support across businesses, leading risk reviews and vulnerability assessments, identifying threats, solving problems and communicating with senior leaders and other stakeholders. You will partner with Product Owners, Database Engineers, Database Administrators, Program Managers, Information Security Managers, and Internal Audit to ensure Risk is identified, appropriately documented, and fully remediated. You will also provide valuable input into Database Risk Remediation team processes and procedures in order to ensure continuous improvement of the services we provide.

The Database Risk & Controls Lead works in a team environment to develop and utilize subject matter expertise of IT Risk policies and database technologies to ensure processes, products, and solutions are implemented in compliance with control requirements from the start. The Database Risk & Controls Lead performs detailed analysis of existing products, processes, procedures and controls to identify and remediate gaps in order to ensure continuous audit readiness. The role will also provide risk reporting to senior management, drive risk remediation programs, and lead training efforts to improve control requirement knowledge across the Database Product Engineering team.

An ideal candidate to perform the Database Risk & Controls Lead role would have the following skills:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 5+ Years of Experience in Control Assessment, Risk Management and/or Audit of IT processes and procedures Knowledge of Databases (Public Cloud Experience a Major Plus) Self-motivated and Excellent Communicator (verbal and written) Able to Manage Projects, with a knack for details and driving others to do what's required Ability to build strong partnerships while holding those partners accountable

Note: Flexible Working Arrangement between home and office is supported

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

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Lead Database Administrator job description example 2

Konami Gaming lead database administrator job description

Konami is a forward-thinking company with big ideas. A world leader in systems and game development, Konami can offer you the best of both worlds - stability within a dynamic, creative environment.
Konami offers:


Competitive salary Annual discretionary bonus Comprehensive benefits plan, including 401(k) with generous company match Education assistance/reimbursement



Major Accountabilities:



Works with the Manager, Database Administration Services to execute all database/analytics development and database support operations of the Konami Casino Management System (KCMS) product. Ensures that KCSM database/analytics development are designed or re-designed, or new KCMS database/analytics products meet quality and customers, sales or Gaming Industry market objects. Maintains economical database/analytics development and database support methods. Recommends changes, reviews progress and creates and approves cost estimates of database/analytics development and database support proposals. Consults with and involves key stakeholders in all stages of key database/analytics development and database support activities, Works with Manager, Database Administration Services to drive to cross-functional implementation of database/analytics development plans within Systems R&D, including: monitory progress toward milestones and delivery of artifacts. Reports status of database/analytics development projects and database support activities to Manager, Database Administration Services. Work on-plans as directed. Identifies risks and develops mitigation strategies. Contributes to planning, communication, and risk analysis cross-functionally within the department. Coordinates and performs task necessary for database/analytics development project delivery and closure Manages the installation and maintenance of new and existing customer systems (Oracle Databases), including backup and recovery, data integrity investigation and correction, replication of data between multiple sites, performance analysis and tuning. Manages the data conversion tasks associated with customer installations. Complies with the company's regulatory guidelines and corporate policies at all times.



Required:



Professional experience with OLTP/OLAP Oracle systems, data warehousing and data mining. Experience in Oracle database patching and performance tuning required. Disaster Recovery preparedness experience essential. Experience with logical and physical database design.



Konami Offers



Competitive Wages 401(k) plan with company match Comprehensive health benefits package Company paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, National and Floating Holidays Tuition reimbursement program


KGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran, or marital status.
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Lead Database Administrator job description example 3

Centene lead database administrator job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, national organization, Centene's technology professionals have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: As a Project Lead Database Machine Administrator (DMA), you will help lead a team responsible for the overall administration of Centene's Exadata, ZFS, & ODA Infrastructure systems. You will be expected to provide technical expertise and guidance for team members, peers, and partners in the areas of day-to-day administration, incident response, patching, maintenance, new implementations, roadmap items, and strategic initiatives.
· Patch Oracle databases and Infrastructure

· Respond to Infrastructure performance, capacity, or system related events

· Build and configure new systems (new hardware, hardware refreshes, etc)

· Maintain DMA standard operating procedures

· Ensure new and existing systems adhere to evolving security models

· Build automation tools to streamline Infrastructure processes

· Collaborate with Development and Infrastructure teams regularly on project requirements, performance analysis, and other topics to ensure system stability and performance

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, related field or equivalent experience. 5+ years of related experience.

**Required Skills:**

· Exadata: understanding of and experience with Exadata architecture and hardware

· Oracle: understanding of and experience with GRID, ASM, & RAC

· Unix: understanding of and experience with LINUX operating system, shell script knowledge, unix administration

· Teamwork and collaboration skills

· Communication and project management skills

· Problem solving skills

**Additional Preferred Skills:**

· Software: Oracle software (KVM, OUD, RMAN, Dataguard, Goldengate, etc)

· Hardware: Oracle ZFS and Oracle Data Appliance

· Programming: SQL, PL/SQL, Shell scripting

· Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

· Ansible or other configuration management tools

· Advanced security

· Advanced monitoring (Splunk, Dynatrace)

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**TITLE:** Project Lead; Database Machine Administration (DMA) - Remote

**LOCATION:** Various, Florida

**REQNUMBER:** 1354578
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Updated March 14, 2024

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