Lead, Database Architecture Administrator Job Details | Hanes

About the position

HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, quality and value. Among the company's iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability; Maidenform, America's number one shapewear brand; and Bali, America's number one bra brand. HBI employs 48,000 associates in 29 countries and has built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. The company, a longtime leader in sustainability, has set aggressive 2030 goals to improve the lives of people, protect the planet and produce sustainable products. The Lead Technical Consultant Database Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of our database systems. This role requires a deep understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and security management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database administration and a proven track record of leading technical teams. Experience with On Prem and Cloud hosted workloads.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement database strategies, architecture, and standards to ensure data integrity and security.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including tuning queries and managing indexes to ensure efficient data retrieval.
• Oversee regular maintenance tasks such as backups, patching, and updates to ensure database reliability and availability.
• Provide expert-level support for resolving database issues, including troubleshooting and implementing corrective measures.
• Manage database migrations, modernization and upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity during transitions.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and breaches.
• Lead and mentor a team of DBAs, providing guidance and support on best practices and technical challenges.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Participate in or lead projects related to database development, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in database administration.
• Proficiency in database management systems such as Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Strong knowledge of database architecture, performance tuning, and security practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
• Experience with data migration and database upgrades.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in database design principles and architecture both on-prem and on cloud.
• Ability to develop and implement database strategies and standards.
• Knowledge of data modeling and schema design.
• Expertise in monitoring and optimizing database performance.
• Understanding of database performance metrics and tools.
• Experience with regular maintenance tasks such as backups, patching, and updates.
• Knowledge of database reliability and availability best practices.
• Familiarity with automated maintenance tools and scripts.
• Ability to implement corrective measures and provide expert-level support.
• Experience managing database migrations, modernization and upgrades.
• Expertise in implementing and maintaining database security measures.
• Understanding of data protection regulations and best practices.
• Ability to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Collaboration and Leadership skills.
• Experience in leading or participating in database development projects.
• Skills in maintaining detailed technical documentation.