Database Administrator

7 months ago


London, United Kingdom NBCUniversal Full time

**Company Description**
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
**Job Description** ABOUT THE ROLE**

NBCUniversal has an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to become the Database Administrator of Media Infrastructure Technology with a specific focus on support of the NBCU Local Division for NBCU Operations and Technology (O&T). O&T supports enterprise Technology, Broadcast and Production systems across the NBCU portfolio globally.

The Database Administrator of Media Infrastructure Technology will partner with NBCU Local Technology leadership on technology strategy, day to day operations and platform support, long range initiatives planning, collaboration with cross-functional business leaders and partners, and management of a dynamic team providing “best in class” support for our NBCU local stations.

**Areas of Responsibility**:

- Administration and setup of Database server software.
- Acquire current knowledge on trends and best practices in database technologies such as Microsoft SQL Server.
- Find root cause of database infrastructure issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist infrastructure project teams in scoping, design, and project work estimations.
- Actively participates in project meetings and provides input to design and implementation of database solutions.
- Collaborate with Cyber Security and ensure databases meet modern security standards.
- Participate in 24/7 support by acting as an escalation point for any production issues.
- Work in shifts that may include weekends and holidays.

**Qualifications** REQUIREMENTS**

**Skill Set**:

- 2+ year hands-on experience in database administration in Microsoft SQL Server. Experience or exposure to other database platform will be a plus.
- Familiarity with at least four of the following:

- SQL
- database security practices
- backup and recovery
- patching
- performance monitoring and alerting
- PL/SQL, Query performance analysis, Index optimization
- NoSQL database
- Familiarity with at least four of the following:

- IT Infrastructure basics
- Public Cloud
- long running queries and remove blockages
- Internet-working concepts - Intranet, Internet, DMZ, Firewall, DNS, VPN, Proxy
- Knowledge of Network Technology (Design of TCP/IP, UDP, IPV4, IPV6, DNS, SSL, F5 Load Balancer)
- Knowledge of basic information security concepts including information security best practices and vulnerability management
- knowledge of firewalls, proxy, local traffic monitors
- Scripting experience (bash, python, Ansible, chef) or any other industry standards
- Performance tuning of database servers
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Willingness to learn new technologies and develop skills in new areas using online self-learning tools and documents.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to develop positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members.
- Self-motivated and able to plan work and effort and manage priorities.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated cloud computing experience supporting Windows and Linux systems on AWS or Azure.
- Knowledge of the OS : Windows, Linux.
- Knowledge of OS architecture.
- Knowledge of SAN and NAS storage.
- Skilled at making decisions and problem solving.
- Ability to communicate with external customers in the resolution of support issues.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- B.S. degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or other technical discipline.
- Must



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