Due to Bridgepoint Education’s success with its leading-edge educational format, the position of Database Administrator has been become available. We are looking for an experienced Database Administrator who will you will be applying your experience, problem solving abilities, and database administration expertise. This position will be an integral part of the Corporate Engineering Department and will apply knowledge and an experienced background to the development of the organization.
Located in San Diego, CA and reporting to the IT Systems Manager, the Database Administrator will have regular interaction with the Engineering Department and additional departments for Bridgepoint Education and its subsidiaries.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Server builds and upgrades
• Database deployment and testing
• Maintenance and troubleshooting
• Backups and Recovery
• Database maintenance activities (clustering, log-shipping, backups, indexing, tuning and other database management related activities) at both Production and Disaster Recovery sites
• Performs routine performance and availability testing on database servers to ensure scalability, resiliency, and capacity of all applications
• Assist in the architecture of database systems for high volume database applications with high availability requirements
• Assist in process improvement initiatives
• Assist external auditors, regulatory auditors and other 3rd parties as needed
• Assist in company-wide compliance initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
• Technical Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a production MS SQL/MySQL DBA
• 2-4 years experience designing, implementing, and managing corporate enterprise systems
• 2-3 years experience with Mac OS X and/or other Linux/UNIX distributions
• Data Warehousing and Data Modeling knowledge
• In depth knowledge and experience with stored procedures and SQL queries
• In depth knowledge of database security best practices
• In depth working knowledge of complex computing management systems including system administration, performance monitoring, problem management, change management, records management and disaster prevention and recovery
• Strong organization and communication skills; must clearly communicate technical issues and resolutions to customer/clients, other departments and senior management
• Strong writing and documentation skills
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Working knowledge of modern data network technologies, enterprise storage technologies, (SAN, NAS etc), server consolidation technologies, server virtualization technologies, directories, and disaster recovery technologies
• MCDBA, CMDBA or equivalent technical certification preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft administration
• Knowledge and understanding of Unix administration
• Experience in a high growth, fast paced environment
• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a plus
Bridgepoint Education offers innovative approaches to the challenges faced in higher education. Bridgepoint subsidiaries tackle issues such as affordability, transferability of credits and online convenience, without sacrificing overall academic quality. By providing both online and campus-based programs at Ashford University and University of the Rockies, Bridgepoint offers access to both traditional and adult learners seeking high quality, convenient higher education degree programs.
Bridgepoint Education’s vision is to provide high-quality, accessible and affordable degree programs that meet the diverse educational needs of individuals pursuing informed personal goals and success in their professions and communities.
Bridgepoint Education offers a competitive salary with ten (10) paid holidays, M/V/D benefits (including a 401k program and ESPP), along with a fun and positive work environment. We also have an on-site gym, full service cafeteria, Employee Appreciation Events, Corporate Discounts and tuition remission plans.
To be considered an applicant, all interested and qualified parties MUST apply through the Bridgepoint Education online employment application system.
For additional information about our organization, please visit www.bridgepointeducation.com.
Bridgepoint Education is an Affirmative Action employer that provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, handicap or disability, or Vietnam-era or special veteran status. This policy is established and administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=862204-1810-6893