Sr Systems Engineer

Syniverse is the world's most connected company. Whether we're developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world's most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we're able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.

Who We're Looking For

The Systems Engineer (SE) assigned to the DBA Homeroom is responsible for the supporting installation of enterprise database management system software across multiple database environments. Systems are based on Oracle RDBMS, MySQL, MS SQL Server and Vertica hosted on Unix / Linux platforms. Activities require the use of ISO9000 guidelines and specific DBA Homeroom best practices, standards, policies and procedures.

The SE Oracle Database Administrator supports specific aspects of developmental, system test and production environments of an existing Oracle database environment. Duties include supporting lifecycle activities of maintenance, backup / recovery, and basic performance tuning and monitoring of existing database systems.

Some Of What You'll Do

• Oracle database administration activities for development & system test environment
• Refresh development, system test & UAT environments
• Support DBA specific configuration management activities (RVL kits / builds)
• Develop support scripts for operation ready solution
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues to the database
• Oracle database administration activities for UAT and production environments
• Perform Oracle software maintenance (server, client, OEM agent, patches, PSU / CPU)
• Troubleshoot issues impacting operations
• Perform data retention / archival procedures
• Open and manage Oracle services requests
• Gather input into production root-cause-analysis
• Monitor & react to alerts and alarms under predefined procedures and policies
• Conduct on-call support activities
• Attending project team meetings, generating input / deliverables for DBA activities
• Review project team meeting outputs, plan DBA activities
• Documentation, process improvement, new technologies
• Provide input into project schedules for task estimates
• Training and skills enhancement on new technologies, paradigms, architectures
• Administrative items – time recording, status reports
• Research topics under guidance of manager / lead
• Align / prioritize work according to strategic objectives and vision of the company
• Stretch objectives & continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

Why You Should Join Us

Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible / remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture.

At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world.

Know someone at Syniverse

Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position.

Skills Required

Oracle Tools, Unix, Ms Sql Server, Pl Sql, Sql, Oracle Rdbms, Linux, Mysql, Vertica, Unix Shell Scripting