Senior Lead Database Administrator

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Join Our Team as a Senior Mass Markets DBA

Are you a seasoned Database Administrator (DBA) passionate about optimizing performance and ensuring the reliability of critical systems? Lumen is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mass Markets DBA to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for providing top-tier database support, contributing to the stability and scalability of our Mass Markets databases.

Key Responsibilities: Your Impact

• Provide expert-level DBA support for Mass Markets databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability.
• Leverage your deep understanding of Oracle and cloud architecture across various versions to troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues.
• Participate in a Tier 3 on-call rotation, providing timely and effective support for all databases.
• Apply a solid and thorough approach to tuning complex database problems involving very high volumes of data.
• Develop and implement automation strategies to streamline database administration tasks and improve efficiency.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level DBAs, fostering their growth and development.
• Collaborate effectively within a large DBA team, including those working in an offshore model.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Oracle backup and recovery procedures.
• Partner with application teams to optimize code performance within databases, contributing to a seamless user experience.

What We’re Looking For: Your Expertise

Technical Prowess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience managing cloud databases.
• 8+ years of experience working with very large databases (100TB+).
• Proven experience in addressing scaling challenges within large databases.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Exadata.
• Deep working knowledge of Oracle RAC and ASM.
• Demonstrated understanding of emerging technologies, trends, and platforms.
• Experience with Data Guard, OEM, Toad, AWR, RMAN, and other essential DBA tools.

Preferred Qualifications: Stand Out from the Crowd

• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Vertica, NoSQL, and Hadoop is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with the Google Cloud Environment.
• Ability to take full ownership of assigned projects and drive them to successful completion.
• Experience working in a hybrid DBA model (onshore/offshore).
• Ability to train other team members in database tuning and other database technologies.
• Self-starter with a proven ability to resolve issues independently.
• Experience supporting security policies to ensure data integrity.

General Skills: The Complete Package

• Excellent organization, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a large DBA team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and design skills with the ability to understand the end-user experience.
• A natural inclination to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion with high-quality results.

Compensation and Benefits: Invest in Your Future

Lumen offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and location. Our benefits package is designed to support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Details regarding salary ranges by location and our comprehensive benefits program can be found at the links below.

• Lumen Benefits
• Lumen Bonus Structure

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Important Information

Requisition #: 339899

Background Screening

Selected candidates will undergo a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records, motor vehicle reports, and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. Refer to our FAQ page for more details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lumen is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, which may be subject to change based on evolving business needs.

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process.

Application Deadline

09/17/2025