Database Administrator (US REMOTE)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

The Technical Operations team for the Rave Product Lines has a critical role in fulfilling Motorola Solutions’ mission of keeping people connected and safe. We ensure the security and stability of our hosted products in collaboration with the Information Security, Engineering, and QA organizations on an active and ongoing basis, with a vision of a constantly improving process and technology base to support the populations that rely on us. We’re looking for people who bring enthusiasm to their roles and embrace the desire for continuous improvement in a fast paced environment.

Job Description

The Database Administrator is responsible for configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the company’s Production and Development environment databases in a consistent fashion.  They will work with Development to improve the design and performance of our MySQL schemas.  The holders of this role will be collectively responsible for owning, tracking, and resolving all database-related incidents and configuration requests to meet our SLA targets.   

MySQL Server Maintenance 

• Backups, restores, clustering and replication 

• Understand MySQL Server’s use of underlying Linux operating system platform and communicate requirements and standards to the system and network administrators 

• Evaluate, test and deploy new releases, patches and upgrades of the MySQL Server Platform 

Monitoring and Planning 

• Proactively monitor MySQL platform to ensure stability and uptime against SLA 

• Implement improvements to our database performance and capacity monitoring in a continuous improvement cycle 

Performance Tuning 

• Performance Tuning and Optimization using both third-party and  native monitoring/troubleshooting tools  

• Index creation and management 

• Schema improvement recommendations 

Security 

• Deploy table, field and database encryption per best practices 

• Maintain the server permissions model and monitoring of exceptions 

• Documentation creation and maintenance 

• Annotated schema layouts 

• Server configuration, design decisions, and rationale 

• Procedures and other related documents as required 

Production Support 

• On-Call rotation in support of Database Platform 

• Off-hours maintenance activities as scheduled 

• Ad hoc management of data for both reporting and performance adjustments 

• Respond to critical alerts 

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as a database administrator, with at least 2 of those years being focused on MySQL 5+ on Linux 

• An energetic self-starter, who is comfortable in a team-oriented environment. 

• Extensive knowledge of database systems with a focus on MySQL 

• Familiarity with common tools and techniques needed to develop and maintain database systems both on physical servers in and cloud environments (AWS/Azure particularly key)

• Experience with Enterprise MySQL replication topologies 

• Familiarity with modern development support tools, such as GIT, JIRA, and Confluence or equivalents 

• Familiarity with some form of Unix/Linux shell scripting in support of MySQL (BASH, KSH, PERL, and/or Python) 

• Familiarity with MySQL Server security hardening 

• Skills with troubleshooting MySQL performance and failure issues in a rapid and comprehensive manner 

• Strong attention to detail 

Note: Candidate can reside anywhere in the US.

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Basic Requirements

• 4+ years of database administrator experience

• AND 2+ years of MySQL experience

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Travel Requirements

None

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com.