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Planning and Design Functions

Conducts research on latest and emerging technologies related to database and database components. Leads POCs and testing to assess fit-for-purpose database technologies. Updates and improves database architecture and standards based on reliable research and/or POC conducted.

Solutions Development Functions

Manages the Procurement Process in relation to the acquisition of database- related assets. Responsible for the recommendation of suitable databases for upcoming applications based on business requirements, license considerations, technical feasibility, and performance. Responsible for the build process for new databases, including fine tuning and optimization in connection with application functional and performance testing to guarantee suitability for production deployment. Integrates database configuration with CI/CD pipelines and automates deployments where possible. Evaluates and integrates emerging database platforms, such as NoSQL, time-series databases, or graph databases, and other cloud-native databases based on business requirements.

Operate and Maintain Functions

Responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support activities of the enterprise’s databases that may reside in multiple platforms. Manages the diagnosis, isolation, and debugging of database problems in order to perform problem resolution. Performs incident and problem management for database-related issues to ensure proper resolution is implemented to maintain IT SLA. Monitors database performance, plans and executes disaster recovery procedures, and provides Tier-2 technical support. Establishes strategies for efficient and reliable database allocation and configuration, and defines backup, recovery, and archival procedures. Develops regular reports to be used as input for system optimization, problem and incident resolution, and daily operations. Develops and establishes efficient database monitoring and control strategies, service delivery standards, and procedures for the enterprise. Manage escalated incidents, problems, or service requests regarding the department’s systems and services in collaboration with the other OVP-DITS departments. Initiate or review purchase requests or disbursements of the department Establishes and implements business continuity practices for database management. Monitors use and availability of database resources. Maintains and modifies backup and recovery procedures to meet high availability and mission-critical business needs.

Performs risk management on projects and system implementations.

Manages and controls corporate database-related licenses to ensure compliance to database licensing models. Performs management of vendors and contracts. Performs capacity forecasting and trend analysis to ensure databases scale efficiently as data and user loads grow. Implements observability tools for proactive database health monitoring and\ visualization. Implements Role-Based Access Control and least-privilege principles for sensitive data.

Consultancy and Support Services

Contributes in the development and standardization of the Database Platforms domain under Enterprise Architecture and DITS Standards and Processes. Assists in the analysis and development of solutions to resolve DITS-related problems and incidents. Provides consultancy and support services to the University, including review and assessment of IT requirements and as-is and to-be IT infrastructure Supports DITS Client Managers with consultancy in managing the demands, issues, and concerns of serviced offices. Conducts internal knowledge-sharing sessions or training on database technologies and best practices.