Database Administrator III
Description
About Us:
At Columbia, we create a great place to work by offering a unique brand of relationship banking and fostering a culture where associates thrive. We are dedicated to supporting our customers and communities, and we can only achieve this through the dedication of our employees.
We value Trust, Ownership, Growth, Empathy, Teamwork, Heart, Enjoyment, and Relationships, and we are eager to meet candidates who embody these core values. We are always on the lookout for results-focused individuals who can think independently, work collaboratively, and support our broader purpose.
Think of us as financial partners, because at Columbia, we believe the best way forward is together. Together for people. Together for business. Together for better.
About the Role:
The Database Administrator assists in the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, management and security of databases while ensuring high levels of data availability for enterprise solutions. Responsible for implementing and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software. The Database Administrator should have knowledge of programming or scripting to support on-going automation and ETL efforts. Develops tactical plans to implement projects.
- Understand, follow, and suggest changes to standard procedures related to the deployment, maintenance, security, compliance, and support of the database server version and specific needs of a given application
- Collaborate with application support teams for ongoing support and planning
- Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues. Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
- Implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving using established patterns to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets. Monitor database server resource usage to ensure appropriate database and database server operation
- Plan and assist in database migrations as needed to support upgrades
- Implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.
- Create or support queries, reports, or other database processes in response to business needs
- Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
- Demonstrates compliance with all bank regulations for assigned job function and applies to designated job responsibilities – knowledge may be gained through coursework and on-the-job training. Keeps up to date on regulation changes.
- Follows all Bank policies and procedures, compliance regulations, and completes all required annual or job-specific training.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Bank's written policies and procedures regarding Bank Secrecy Act, Regulation CC, Regulation E, Bank Security and other regulations as applicable to this job description.
- May be asked to coach, mentor, or train others and teach coursework as subject matter expert.
- Actively learns, demonstrates, and fosters the Columbia corporate culture in all actions and words.
- Takes personal initiative and is a positive example for others to emulate.
- Embraces our vision to become “Business Bank of Choice”
- May perform other duties as assigned
About You:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 1 year experience supporting enterprise class database solutions
- 4-7 years experience supporting all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server and host OS (security, HA, DR, SSIS, SSRS)
- 7-10 years IT operational experience supporting critical business systems in a 7x24 production environment.
- 2-4 years experience supporting other enterprise DBMS or cloud hosted data solution
- Experience in designing, implementing and deploying highly available mission critical database solutions, in OLTP and high transaction environments.
- Experience in enterprise database management principals including design, configuration, implementation, data modeling, maintenance, redundancy/high availability, security, troubleshooting/performance tuning, upgrades, migrations, database programming.
- Experience configuring, implementing and supporting high availability and redundancy strategies on systems including clustering, log shipping, mirroring, and data replication processes.
- Experience with Disaster Recovery planning, implementation, and testing.
- Experience with systems integration to effectively incorporate new business capability into the existing technical infrastructure.
- Experience with system management, diagnostic and development tools.
- Excellent knowledge of database resource management (best practices design and troubleshooting of cpu, memory, and storage subsystems)
- Advanced knowledge of scripting or programming languages required.
- Must have strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and understand system development methodologies.
- High level knowledge of scalable enterprise architectures, industry standards and emerging database technologies.
- Strong presentation, organization and writing skills required.
- Excellent systems documentation and technical diagramming skills.
- Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting critical systems issues and performing root-cause analysis for resolving problems that may have multiple system dependencies.
- Solid understanding of SQL queries, stored procedures , database optimization and transactions in order to recommend strategies to optimally manage database resources and improve performance.
- Experience with Change management processes.
- Preferred Certifications: Azure Administration or related, Azure Data Analyst\Engineer or related, MS SQL Server,
Job Location(s): Ability to work fully onsite at posted location(s).
Spokane, WA, Tacoma, WA, Seattle, WA, Irvine, CA
Our Benefits:
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base wages and comprehensive benefits. The pay range for this role is $69,991 - $129,982 and the pay rate for the selected candidate is dependent upon a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, education, and geographic location. The role may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and those details will be provided during the recruitment process.
We offer eligible associates comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match for qualifying associate contributions, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition assistance, mental health resources, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, access to an online discount marketplace, and paid vacation, sick days, volunteer days, and holidays. Benefit eligibility begins the first day of the month following the date of hire for associates who are regularly scheduled to work at least thirty hours weekly.
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Columbia Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to employing, engaging, and developing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable protected status or characteristics. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview(s), please let us know by email: [email protected].
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:
Our posted job opportunities are only intended for individuals seeking employment at Columbia Bank. Columbia Bank does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies and Columbia Bank will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume submissions. Staffing and recruiting agencies are not authorized to submit profiles, applications, or resumes to this site or to any Columbia Bank employee and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited unless requested directly by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.