Manager Database Administration (Remote)

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com.

As of Nov. 15, 2021, Vail Resorts will be requiring all employees across North America to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Job Summary:

The Manager of Database Administration will oversee the administration of the organization’s database(s), analyze staff needs of the database(s), and develop a long-term strategy for data storage.

Job Responsibilities:

Supervisory:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow, operations, and projects for the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Weekly one-on-one coaching and development of team members.
• Lead incident management, communication, and root cause analysis.
• Ensure security and regulatory compliance (SOX, PCI, Data Privacy, etc)
• Vendor management, purchasing, and budgeting
• Software, asset, and license management

Duties:

• Identifies, defines, and assesses the properties and specifications necessary for the database management system (DBMS) to meet current and future needs of the organization.
• Defines a logical database structure for application development based on the organizational structure of the company.
• Defines and executes procedures for testing and implementing new applications in the database environment.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to data security and integrity.
• Develops, implements, and monitors access policies, limiting database access on a need-related basis.
• Develops, maintains, and controls additional corporate data libraries specific to the organization, industry, or locality.
• Ensures project and department milestones and goals are met on time and within budget.
• Assesses current and projected database performance, and recommends changes and enhancements.
• Drafts training documentation and guidelines for analysts and end users.
• Resolves data conflicts for matters such as naming conventions, data privacy, and data ownership.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in DBMS and related technology.
• System administration of database and application servers (Microsoft and Red Hat)
• Software release management
• Vulnerability remediation and patching
• On-call manager on duty rotation
• Operational support, including platform monitoring and incident response
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field required; or equivalent work experience
• At least five years of related experience required with at least one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of file structures and design, information retrieval techniques, file access methods, and database controls and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) or similar collaboration tooling.
• Expert level Microsoft SQL database administrator.
• Windows and Linux system administration.
• Experience with on-premise and cloud database implementations.
• Proficient with DevOps/DataOps tooling administration (GitHub, octopus, azure DevOps) or similar DevIos tooling.
• Integration software administration (ActiveBatch, Replicate, Boomi, BizTalk, UC4, or similar).

The budgeted range starts at $100,000 - $130,000 annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including...

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Extra Time Off (ETO) and Sick Time. Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.

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  Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Requisition ID 417967