mySQL DBA

Role: MySQL Admin Location: Palo Alto, CA Duration: 6+ Months Level 3 MySQL Admin: - 6-10 years of expertise in MySQL Administration on different UNIX environments (RHEL/Ubuntu/SUSE) with good Shell Scripting knowledge. - Proficient in Storage Engine Architecture (Innodb, MyISAM, NDB, Memory, Archive etc.) concurrency, transactions, indexing, locking, caching. - Strong Expertise in Installation/configuration and Migration of MySQL 5.6/5.X Enterprise/Community Version and above Databases. - In-depth knowledge of Database Architecture, Data Structures and internals. - Strong Knowledge on implementation of SOP framework, processes and policies. - Strong Knowledge on scripting to automate DB tasks, maintain configuration for Databases and implementation of Proactive monitoring. - Strong Knowledge in Installation, configuration and monitoring MySQL Databases, MySQL Clusters. - Real-time knowledge on Database performance assessment and capacity planning. - In-depth knowledge on High-Availability Environments like MySQL Replication topologies (Master-Master, Master-Slave etc.), DRBD Setups. - Strong knowledge on implementing traditional backup/recovery process and percona backup/recovery processes. - Expertise in writing and debugging SQL Queries and performance optimization. - Hands-on experience MySQL version upgrade/patches, User Administration, Security Implementation and Audit processes. - Sound Knowledge on any of UI’s like MySQL Workbench, SQLyog, Control Centre, MySQL Administrator. - Contribute to architectural directions and new features evaluation/implementation. - Provide off-hours maintenance and project support. - Ability to Guide development teams on appropriate use of database features and structures. - Ability to identify inefficient queries and develop alternatives. - Knowledge on SAN storage arrays, VMware and Linux-DRBD. - Knowledge on other RDMS Environments like PostgreSQL/SQL Server/Oracle is added advantage. - Excellent at Communication, Problem-solving and Interpersonal Skills All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.