Internet2
Location: US
Type: Full Time Regular
Internet2 is a non-profit, member-driven advanced research and higher education technology community. Founded in 1996, Internet2 provides and delivers mission-critical technology services and programs. Internet2's core infrastructure components include the nation's largest and fastest network, cloud and security services that are influenced, customized, and designed to address the unique needs of technology leaders in research and education. Internet2 serves and supports U.S. and international institutions, government agencies, regional and state education networks, leading industry providers, and national research and education network partners across more than 100 countries. Internet2 services and programs support their educational, research and community service mission and enhance how individuals communicate, collaborate, and innovate.
Summary:
Internet2 is seeking a creative, collaborative, hands-on practitioner of Data and Database Management who will (with collaboration of Systems Administrators, Developers, Engineers and Architects), develop, manage, maintain and enhance Internet2's foundation information repositories, data integration platforms, and analytical information stores. The qualified candidate will:
- Solicit, refine and respond to concrete business requirements, with the Data Architect and Applications team members - define solutions, advocate and implement using industry best-practices. This role will be instrumental in building and maintaining the information stores which power the organization's Identity and Access Management functionality, Community Engagement and Customer Communications engines, and Member management services.
- Embracing a cloud-first, DevOps model, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate proficiency in a hybrid variety of deployment modes including commercial cloud and on-premises delivered solutions.
Responsibilities:- Implement systems based on Architecturally-prescribed requirements.
- With support and input from architects, realizes architectural schemes using prescribed/selected technologies, implements data and information structure and features, data-persistence designs; data models; and information structures.
- Organize information by translating information presentation requirements into database structure and elements; producing data workflow diagrams, use-case analysis, flowcharts, or other relevant artifacts; configuring access specifications based on organizationally-specific requirements. Communicates and coordinates these requirements with dependent line-of-business staff.
- With guidance from the Data Architect, implement and maintain data architectures by developing and deploying schema , monitors performance and operational fitness, identifies security requirements and works with operations and information security staff to ensure data integrity and security, automates where necessary, and documents structure and processes.
- Validate data delivery and integrity by ensuring proper execution of test plans.
- Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art commercial and open-source solutions by tracking research regarding data integration and data governance, as well as data modeling/database practices and technology.
- Participate in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot data integration and/or database errors.
- Be available for on-call support as needed.
- Travel for team meetings, conferences and as needed.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, management of information systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in database administration, database architecture, data modeling, data integration/ETL development or a related field.
- Thorough understanding of application software disciplines; business systems analysis and related processes.
- Extensive experience with various cloud database solution deployment and open-source options, as well as traditional database management technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, etc.).
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) a plus
- Experience with cloud analytic platforms (AWS Glue, Microsoft Fabric, GCP Data Analytics).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments.
Preferred Qualifications:- Professional certifications are desirable.
- Advanced knowledge of database security and performance monitoring standards
- Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible to participate in Internet2's employee benefits program effective on your start date in accordance with the terms and conditions of each plan. The program currently includes medical, dental, life, vision and disability insurances, a health spending account program, sick time, vacation time and a tax deferred retirement plan. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000 (IT-4)
Internet2 is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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