Vice President Information Technology

The ideal person will work closely within the DBMS Operations group and should possess:

Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

8+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in database administration and engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role managing database professionals in an enterprise setting.

Skills

Proficiency across RDBMS platforms (Microsoft SQL Server primary; Oracle, PostgreSQL, with some knowledge of Sybase & IQ, Redis Cache experience beneficial)

Expert knowledge of SQL Server technologies, including Failover Clustering, AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Log Shipping, SSIS (Integration Services), SSRS (Reporting Services), and SSAS (Analysis Services).

Advanced programming skills in PowerShell and T-SQL for sophisticated automation, scripting, and query optimization; familiarity with .NET development is advantageous.

Strong experience with performance monitoring and management tools (e.g., SCOM, Foglight, or equivalent enterprise solutions). Knowledge in database virtualization techniques such as Delphix

Deep understanding of Windows Server, Linux and Solaris operating systems.

Proficiency with Cloud (Azure) technologies, including IaaS and PaaS database offerings, virtual machine sizing, disk and storage management, and related cloud infrastructure components.

Knowledge of Splunk and other logging/observability technologies for centralized monitoring, alerting, and root-cause analysis.

Advanced SQL skills for complex data manipulation, performance tuning, indexing strategies, query plan analysis, and optimization.

Soft Skills And Other Requirements

Exceptional communication skills, with proven ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences (engineers, architects, executives, and non-technical stakeholders), produce clear documentation, and facilitate productive cross-team collaboration.

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, rapid adaptability in high-pressure situations, and the ability to balance independent initiative with effective teamwork.

Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Microsoft SQL Server-related certifications, Azure Database Administrator Associate (or equivalent), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), or relevant Azure/AWS cloud database certifications.