Database Site Reliability Engineer

Verisign•Reston, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services. We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career. Verisign is looking for a Database SRE with experience managing and maintaining highly available large transaction volume databases. As a member of the Provisioning Operations Database Team, you’ll manage Oracle/Postgres DBs in support of key services that make the internet work. The ideal candidate will work with other DBA SREs, application engineers, Infrastructure teams, Security and Project Managers maintaining critical internet infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering/information systems or equivalent work experience
8+ years Production Support experience
Expertise in Oracle and Postgres database administration, including building, Patching and upgrading
Experience monitoring database growth and trends to ensure adequate capacity (memory, compute power and storage)
Solid understanding and experience in security best practices for production databases
Expertise in database replication technologies such as Oracle Dataguard, Dataguard Broker, Fast Start Fail Over and Golden Gate
Performance tools AWR, ASH, and Oracle Enterprise Manager
Expertise in Backup and Recovery RMAN, PGBackup Postgres Hot standby with streaming replication
Strong skills with Linux/Unix operating system
Scripting abilities including shell scripts, automation tools such as Ansible
Ability to diagnose and correct problems

Responsibilities

Maintain and support complex, mission-critical applications
On-call support in a 24x7/365 operational environment
Support Oracle and Postgres databases including installation of new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches
Resolve software and hardware related problems
Database monitoring, performance tuning, and administration
Create shell, SQL and automation scripts
Implement, maintain and test backup and recovery processes
Enforce security measures to protect company data