Re: Cupertino based Trend Micro job opportunity

Hello there,

I am having a heck of a time finding anyone to fill a PostgreSQL job opportunity here at Trend Micro in Cupertino, Ca. I am including the job description below. If you could please forward it to any members that you think would be interested, I would appreciate it. You have a very valuable skillset within the industry and good help is hard to find.

Thank you in advance,

Andre'

This position will be responsible for the full architecture, design, implementation, and coordination of the ongoing support of multi-tiered MySQL and PostgreSQL database infrastructures on FreeBSD and Linux based systems. The person in this position will be responsible for the following:

  * Analyze the current Postgres SQL database infrastructure

  * Analyze PostgreSQL database requirements

  * Identify potential issues and limitations

  * Diagnose issues in complex application architectures

  * Improve database infrastructure, architecture, and design

  * Install, Configure and Administer MySQL

  * Apply the latest patches and version upgrades

  * Schedule Backup & Recovery

  * Set-up and manage Replication

  * Secure Red Hat's database environment

  * Benchmark, load test, and optimize critical SQL queries

  * Proactively manage performance and capacity planning

  * Implement best practices and recommend tools for managing the    existing FreeBSD database infrastructure.

 The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more (or all!) of the following:

 *  UNIX Applications

  * Data Warehousing

  * Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)

  * High Availability

  * Load Balancing

 Requirements:

 This position will be responsible for all aspects of database administration of MySql and PostgreSQL and developer support for applications administration including:

 * Capacity planning, performance tuning, backup and recovery architecture, software release management, 24x7 production and operational support

 * Working closely with other team members to identify and implement continuous improvement, new or enhanced measurement reports and effective problem resolution

 * Establish and implement application infrastructure policies, procedures and standards, and ensure their conformance

 * Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field

 * A degree is preferred but not required. We want at least 3+ years experience regardless.

 * At least 3 years of professional experience in installation, upgrade, migration, cloning, patch application, troubleshooting technical issues and documentation of both MySql and PostgreSQL databases

 * Must have strong Unix skills, preferably FreeBSD and Linux

 * Must have the ability and experience in installing other third applications that integrate with the database platforms

 * Must have technical ability and self initiative to learn and implement new concepts in a short time

 * Well organized and able to prioritize tasks

 * Experience with Oracle Applications and Oracle Database a plus

 * Certified DBA a plus

 * Working knowledge of Multi-master Replication a plus

 * Strong written and verbal communications skills

 * Able to work closely with cross-functional teams, applications users and other technical groups

o           Able to work independently and within a group

o           Willing to perform oncall shifts and act as a point of escalation for UNIX related issues.

Andre DePiano

Trend Micro HR & Recruiting

Trend Micro, Inc.

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