Database Engineer Consultant

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): MA and NC

This position leads the development and support of infrastructure that supports the Bank's database technologies. Serves as a technical lead resource in project planning and management, problem resolution, and hardware or software support. Presents technical alternatives and solutions to management that are reliable, adaptable, and cost-effective. Leads technical teams on assigned projects and collaborates effectively across the organization. Implements, upgrades, and tests technical systems that ensure the Bank's applications run smoothly. Provides consultative guidance to associates, management, and business units through expertise in multiple technologies. Serves as a resource to associates and may provide leadership for other database administrators by assigning and reviewing work within the team.

• Consultation - Provides consultative direction and technical advice on to the Bank's software, hardware, and related database infrastructure. Supports all areas of Technology and Operations in addressing reliability, availability, scalability, security, and recovery. Provide on-call support to ensure availability and reliability of database infrastructure. May be asked to act as a team lead. Team leads may be asked to assign tasks and mentor/train team members.
• Analysis - Evaluates the performance of existing and proposed systems components in delivering solutions for technology, operations, and business needs. Analyzes hardware platforms, operating systems, applications, and data assets. Provides key insight into new systems software, hardware, and applications. Investigates solutions for enhanced data recovery.
• Technical Support - Supports all areas of Technology and Operations in addressing reliability, availability, scalability, security, and recovery. Provides support for technical systems that execute business applications at a high level of ability and expertise. Configures, installs, and upgrades systems. Manages technical projects and assists management with other business initiatives. Resolves complex technical problems and failures, and automates tasks for improved efficiencies.
• Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge base in order to effectively consult and direct others on technical matters. Communicates effective and clear technical information across platforms.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Database Technologies OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Database Technologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current contractor/contingent worker for First Citizens Bank
• Knowledge of First Citizens Bank systems and processes
• Database Administrator with 10+ years of experience specializing in Banking, Finance, and Railway domains (both on-premises and Cloud SQL)
• Proficiency with Database installations, upgrades, and instance migrations and patching, ensuring smooth database operations (SQL 2008 R2 to SQL 2022)
• Understanding of relational database constructs
• High availability design of databases
• Structured query language
• Familiarity with various tools or utilities used in supporting database platforms (Commvault, TOAD, DBVisualizer, Idera, Solarwinds, etc)
• Design of databases, structured query language, and familiarity of multiple database platforms (for example, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Netezza, etc.)
• Experience in supporting environments with 24x7 on-call in a corporate workplace
• Experience in the financial sector

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified Solution Expert (MCSE): Data Management and Analytics
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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