Database Systems Administrator

Purpose of the Position The Database Systems Administrator utilizes extensive hands-on experience in designing, building, and supporting database technologies both On Premise System and Cloud. This role is responsible for monitoring, analysis, reporting of database technologies that can help organization plan expansion, scalability, and upgrades. This role will help Global IT team with vendors, contract, and cost management as it relates to database technologies.   Although the location of the position is in Jessup, MD or Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations. Essential Job Functionsinclude the following, but are not limited to:

• Review current database architecture design and documentation.
• Support and maintain existing database architecture to the best practices and compliance requirements.
• Develop plans for upgrades, expansions, and improvement of the existing database architecture.
• Design and implement highly available and redundant database architecture.
• Troubleshoot issues related to databases across platforms as it relates to applications and services.
• Work with local/remote teams to support the delivery, deployment, and operation of database technologies.
• Proactive development of monitoring solutions for database technologies.
• Ensures that security standards, practices, and policies are incorporated into all database architecture.