Database Administrator 2 - Electric Reliability Council of Texas

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Administers, tests, and implements computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems and storage administration. Coordinates changes to computer databases. JOB DUTIES Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Level 1 • Support Databases of Oracle 19C databases in 7/24 production environments • Support development, operations, and business teams with application installations and upgrades and associated database structure changes • Install, upgrade, maintain, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot production and non-production Oracle databases • Install, upgrade, maintain, monitor, and optimize Oracle GoldenGate to support “near-real-time” data replication • Performs housekeeping on defunct user accounts and historical data • Install and maintain Server database products, including patch application and upgrade of the environments • Develops and executes back-up and recovery procedures • Performs periodic testing of the database backup and recovery plan • Audits user activity to ensure integrity and performance of the database • Develops and maintains proficient database development and design skills Level 2 – Above + • Communicate clearly and effectively using written and verbal communication methods • Builds and establishes close working relationships with personnel in other ERCOT IT and Business groups • Works closely with development, operations, and testing teams to coordinate activities, resolve development and production issues, and perform application tuning • Performs database monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning • Develops and executes back-up and recovery procedures • Performs periodic testing of the database backup and recovery plan • Installs and maintains database products including patching and upgrading of environments • Creates/Maintains DBA scripts – Ansible/GIT/Python/Shell • Experience managing and maintaining database monitoring systems - Oracle Enterprise Manager • Coordinates with software vendor technical support • Audits user activity to ensure integrity and performance of the database • Coordinates and implements changes to development, test, and production environments • Implements and maintains multiple database environments, including logical/physical design and modeling • Develops and maintains proficient database development and design skills • Performs GoldenGate replication monitoring and trouble shooting • Install, patch, upgrade, and maintain GoldenGate products • Establishes standards, policies, and procedures for GoldenGate replication administration • Participates in On-Call rotation providing after hours support as needed to Production database systems. • Maintain knowledge of NERC CIP and SSAE16 compliance standards and ensure those standards are maintained in database systems EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements Requires minimum 2 years of progressively responsible information technology work experience with various database management systems in database design, testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment Requires minimum 2 years in Oracle Data Guard Requires minimum 2 years in Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN) Requires minimum 1 year with multi-terabyte databases and associated structures EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree : Computer Science, MIS or related field (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is require The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-IV1 ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $90,220 - $153,380 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.