Database Engineer III

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): AZ, FL, IN and NC

This position leads support for software and hardware infrastructure related to database technologies at a high level of complexity. Supports database infrastructure for the Bank's sales, service, and corporate support applications through expertise and daily performance monitoring. Implements, upgrades, and tests technical systems. Resolves escalated technical issues reported by users or system alerts. Drives operational excellence and systems efficiency, providing continuous service both through daily activities and through on-call rotation for after-hours support. Implements disaster recovery testing and may provide oversight to technical associates or projects.

• Technical Support - Provides support for technical systems that execute business applications at a high level of ability and expertise. Configures, installs, and upgrades systems. Resolves complex, escalated technical issues. Responsible for administration, communication, and documentation throughout technical support activities. Manages technical projects and assists management with other business initiatives.
• System Testing - Leads testing and monitoring activities that ensure all applications dependent on the infrastructure function without issues. Automates tasks or tests to provide continuous monitoring. Designs solutions that address system weaknesses or common issues, and oversee their implementation.
• Data Security - Responsible for the security, management, and recovery of the Bank's distributed data assets. May lead disaster recovery efforts and other initiatives designed to protect the Bank's assets.
• Technical Expertise - Maintains a strong knowledge base of software, hardware, and related database infrastructure through ongoing research. Communicates effective and clear technical information to associates and management. Serves as a resource to wider business unit, management, and project teams.

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Database Engineering OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Database Engineering

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Area of Study: Relational Databases

Preferred Area of Experience: Financial Sector

License or Certification Type: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Preferred, IBM Certification Preferred, Oracle Certification

Preferred Skill(s):

• Current contractor/contingent worker for First Citizens Bank
• Knowledge of First Citizens Bank systems and processes
• Understanding of relational database constructs
• High availability design of databases
• Structured query language
• Familiarity of multiple database platforms (for example, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Netezza, etc.)
• Familiarity with various tools or utilities used in supporting database platforms (Commvault, TOAD, DBVisualizer, Idera, Solarwinds, etc)

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.

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