MySQL Database Administrator

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a MySQL Database Administrator!! 

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Job ID: 38809

As a Database Administrator (DBA) specializing in MySQL, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing MySQL and MySQL derivative databases, with a strong focus on cluster replication and Kubernetes-based deployments. Additionally, you will support Oracle databases in an on-premise environment.

Regular activities include administering high-availability MySQL clusters, ensuring data replication integrity, performance tuning, troubleshooting, collaborating with developers to enhance queries, and managing database security and migrations.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

Identity and Access Management Solutions (IAMS): 

HID Global IAM products protect more than 85 million user identities. 

HID Global Identity and Access Management Solutions products protect more than 85 million user identities. At HID Global, we understand that no person, device, or workplace can go unprotected. This philosophy of Zero Trust drives us to create new advances in risk-based multi-factor authentication, leads us to secure user identities in converged access environments and drives the need to expand implementations with our industry-leading digital certificates and PKIaaS solution to manage them at scale. 

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. 

As our MySQL Database Administrator, you’ll support HID’s success by:

• Designing, deploying, and maintaining MySQL database clusters both on-premises and cloud hosted.
• Managing MySQL replication strategies, including GTID-based replication, semi-synchronous replication, and Percona/Galera Cluster setups.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting MySQL database performance using tools such as Percona Monitoring and Management (PMM), Query Profiler, and slow query logs.
• Automating database operations using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Helm)
• Ensuring database integrity, security, and compliance with company policies.
• Implementing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for MySQL and Oracle databases.
• Optimizing queries and indexing strategies for performance improvements.
• Assisting in Oracle database administration as needed, including backups, migrations, and performance tuning.
• Supporting data migrations and ETL workflows across multiple database environments.

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Minimum of five (5) years of proven experience as an MySQL database administrator.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, or related field. Candidates with equivalent education, plus relevant work experience, may also be considered.
• Expertise in MySQL database administration, particularly in replication, clustering, and high availability.
• Experience managing MySQL on Kubernetes, including Helm charts, Operators, and persistent storage solutions.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL tuning, query optimization, and performance troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in database security, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with cloud-hosted MySQL solutions (AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL, Azure Database for MySQL).
• Experience with Oracle databases, including installation, performance tuning, and user management.
• Strong SQL and Linux administration skills.
• Proficiency with automation and monitoring tools such as Terraform, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Oracle DBA certification is a plus.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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