What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Lead Database Administrator position at Lumen Inc?
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
As a Senior Lead Database Administrator, you will be responsible for all aspects of administration, security, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and data replication in our Oracle database environments, while providing strategic guidance and advanced troubleshooting for complex application / database challenges. You will be a part of a hybrid DBA support model (onshore / offshore) working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and operations, to ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of our systems.
Location
This role is designated as a fully remote position within the United States.
The Main Responsibilities
Provide expert technical direction in the creation, delivery, and integration of multiple and complex database solutions for a design and / or production environment.
Consult and collaborate with multiple teams in the following areas :
Design - design database solutions, convert logical design into physical database, perform problem determination and resolution, and perform database design process and reviews.
Production - perform database management, resolve database problems, and provide database security.
Explore and evaluate new and emerging technologies relating to the design and / or production database environment.
Develop and drive overall DB solutions and strategies.
Evaluate and recommend new DB tools and emerging technologies.
Create and contribute to DB standards and processes.
Lead complex outage analysis and resolution. Also, consult and collaborate with Architecture and Infrastructure on IT-wide solutions.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required Qualifications :
10 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.
Experience in Oracle 19c and 12c including RAC, ASM, OEM, GoldenGate, and Data Guard.
Backup / recovery expertise using RMAN.
In-depth knowledge and experience with DB upgrades, re-hosting, and patching.
Experience leading database design reviews, access methods, database performance and SQL tuning, security policies, and pre / post-implementation capacity planning.
Good design, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to understand end-user experience.
Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications :
Oracle Database Administration certification is desired but not required.
In-depth knowledge of multiple database technologies, and experience leading integration efforts between technologies.
Experience with Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, PostgreSQL, and / or NoSQL database technologies is a plus.
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges
142,603 - $190,137 in these states : CA
Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and / or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.
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Bonus Structure
Requisition # : 337064
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and / or motor vehicle reports and / or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page () . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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Application Deadline
02 / 22 / 2025
Salary : $142,603 - $190,137
