Senior Database Administrator

New York Independent System Operator • Rensselaer, NY

398d • $99,600 - $166,200

About The Position

The Senior Database Administrator at NYISO is responsible for architecting, managing, and administering Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases. This role involves overseeing database architecture, design, implementation, installation, upgrades, security, capacity planning, and performance tuning. The Senior Database Administrator collaborates with application developers and infrastructure teams, leads project teams, and ensures compliance with corporate and regulatory standards while providing technical support and mentorship to junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar technical program required; Master's Degree desired.
• Minimum of five to seven years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator.
• Oracle DBA Certified Professional, MCSE: SQL Server or equivalent certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications.
• Intermediate competency in UNIX operating environment using commands to install and manage databases.
• Advanced proficiency in Oracle databases across modules, multiple platform servers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Architects, manages, and administers Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Leads or participates in project teams and collaborates with application developers and infrastructure.
• Monitors and maintains security and performance needs of all databases.
• Performs ongoing performance tuning and resource optimization.
• Develops, manages, maintains, and tests database backup and recovery plans.
• Provisions and controls database user permissions and privileges following SOC1 and CIP standards.
• Provides 24x7 technical support on a rotational basis.
• Mentors and trains Associate Database Administrators and Database Administrators.
• Establishes and communicates NYISO database standards and policies and procedures.
• Participates in ongoing IT strategic planning with a focus on database technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work options (remote and in-office)
• Innovative reward programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree