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MySQL DBA at Fortified Data

  • Full-time
  • Remote, Raleigh, NC USA
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MySQL DBA

Responsibilities

  • Fortified Data is currently seeking a mid-level MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) who will play an integral role within the technical service delivery team
  • The MySQL DBA will be responsible for effectively designing, managing, and supporting MySQL database systems for clients
  • As the MySQL DBA, you will take ownership of ensuring the stability, reliability, predictability, availability, and performance of our clients' MySQL databases
  • Manage priority of inbound support requests
  • Respond to client issues within targeted response times specified in SLA (service level agreement)
  • Resolve database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, connectivity issues, and security issues specific to MySQL
  • Communicate ticket status with team members and clients
  • Document in detail the resolution of each issue within our Ticket Management System
  • Enter time spent with clients in real-time
  • Be an escalation point during critical client events as part of a 24 x 7 team
  • Plan and perform the installation of MySQL Database application software, patches, and services packs
  • Proactive database monitoring and maintenance for MySQL databases
  • Ensure the integrity and security of client MySQL databases
  • Consolidate and tune MySQL databases for optimal performance
  • Perform backups and restores for MySQL databases
  • MySQL database performance monitoring, optimization, and tuning
  • Implement and support systems for high availability and disaster recovery for MySQL databases (e.g., replication, clustering, failover solutions)
  • Generate and maintain scripts to support MySQL DB creation, schemas, automate tasks, and related activities
  • Perform root cause analysis, document, and present findings to clients for MySQL-related issues
  • Update internal processes and support documentation related to MySQL databases
  • Mentor Junior DBAs in MySQL administration
  • Interest in Conducting Internal Lunch Learns specifically on MySQL topics
  • Interest in Publishing BLOGs and White Papers focused on MySQL technologies and best practices

Skills

  • Required Experience: Demonstrated experience in MySQL Database Administration to include experience with:
    • 3-5 years of MySQL Database Administration experience
    • MySQL versions 5.7, 8.0, and 8.4 (or later)
    • Advanced installation, configuration, and patching of MySQL database software
    • MySQL replication technologies including master-slave, group replication, and InnoDB Cluster
    • Backup and recovery strategies using tools such as mysqldump, Percona XtraBackup, or MySQL Enterprise Backup
    • High availability and disaster recovery implementation
    • Proficiency with MySQL Query Language (SQL) and query optimization
    • Performance tuning including query optimization, index design, and explain plan analysis
    • Understanding of InnoDB storage engine, buffer pool management, and locking mechanisms
    • Effective utilization of Performance Schema, MySQL Enterprise Monitor, or third-party monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix)
    • Implementation of MySQL security models including authentication, authorization, and encryption at rest and in transit
    • Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows Server operating systems
    • Basic understanding of network configurations, subnets, and firewalls
  • Preferred Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in:
    • 1+ years PostgreSQL administration experience including installation, configuration, and basic performance tuning
    • Python, Bash, or Shell scripting for database automation
    • Prior experience with a Managed Services Provider
    • Demonstrated experience with data extraction, manipulation, and ETL processes
    • Working knowledge of cloud-based database services (AWS RDS/Aurora, Google Cloud SQL, or Azure Database for MySQL)
    • Experience with containerized databases (Docker, Kubernetes)
    • MySQL automation and infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Terraform)
    • MySQL Workbench, Zabbix, and advanced Performance Schema utilization
    • Experience with database migration tools and strategies
    • MySQL clustering solutions (InnoDB Cluster, Galera)
    • 1+ years Oracle or PostgreSQL database administration experience (bonus but not required)
    • 1+ years MS SQL Server database administration experience (bonus but not required)

Benefits

  • 🌍 Occasional travel possible

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