Database Engineer (MySQL)

Georgia  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Job Description:

Dynamic fortune 500 organization is looking for a top notch Database Engineer to add to their team.

* Providing daily (24*7) operational support of EDS production database environment including on call after hour support.

* Responsible for production MySQL database installation, configuration and administration.

* Providing troubleshooting skill for customer's problems and resolving of issues and related reporting on all MySQL issues for Windows.

* Responsible for monitoring, Database tuning and maintenance activities

* Managing MySQL objects including tables, indexes, views etc.

* Managing MySQL full database backup and data restore.

* Performing database user audits and accounts management.

* Implementing HA and disaster recovery solution to reduce unplanned downtime.

* Providing documentation both automated and manual procedures and processes.

EXPERIENCE:

* Deep experienced on MySQL installation/configuration, management and troubleshooting.

* Experience working in large enterprise database environments with multiple databases with SAN storage.

* Hands on experience on coding, troubleshooting and performance tuning SQL and complicated reporting.

* Excellent programming using Shell Scripts (sh, bash, and ksh) and Perl.

* Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

* Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices.

* Working knowledge of MySQL versions 4 and version5.

* Being able to perform operating system level i/o, cpu, memory and disk troubleshooting and performance tuning tasks using iostat, vmstat, and other tools.

* Experience using OEM to monitor and troubleshoot system, cpu, memory, disk, and performance issues.

* Maintaining user security.

* A motivated team-player and fast learner.

* Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally to peers and management.

* Ability to work under pressure and in high stress situations.

Requirements:

  • Clear understanding of networking concepts and server platforms.
  • MySQL certified preferred
  • Outstanding Scripting and querying skills.
  • 3 - 5 years of experience with MySQL versions 4 and 5
  • 8 years experience as a DBA role.
  • 4 years enterprise level production databases support.
  • 2 years' experience utilizing NetBackup backup.
  • 2 years enterprise database development experience.
  • Knowledgeable of enterprise level applications.

Excellent written and verbal skills

Start date
ASAP
Duration
2+ years
(extension possible)
From
NextGen Global Resources
Published at
18.09.2015
Project ID:
986898
Contract type
Freelance
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