Database Lead Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION :
Title - Database Lead Administrator
Exp - 5-8 YEARS exp
Location - O Fallon, Missouri
Type: Onsite/Hybrid/Remote
Client: Wipro 
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide significant technicalexpertise in architecture planning and design of the concerned tower(platform, database, middleware, backup etc) as well as managing itsday-to-day operations 
Do
Provide adequate support in architecture planning, migration& installation for new projects in own tower (platform/dbase/middleware/ backup)
Lead the structural/ architectural design of a platform/middleware/ database/ back up etc. according to various systemrequirements to ensure a highly scalable and extensiblesolution
Conduct technology capacity planning by reviewing the currentand future requirements
Utilize and leverage the new features of all underlyingtechnologies to ensure smooth functioning of the installed databases andapplications/ platforms, as applicable
Strategize & implement disaster recovery plans and createand implement backup and recovery plans
Manage the day-to-day operations of the tower
Manage day-to-day operations by troubleshooting any issues,conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and developing fixes to avoidsimilar issues. 
Plan for and manage upgradations, migration, maintenance,backup, installation and configuration functions for own tower
Review the technical performance of own tower and deploy ways toimprove efficiency, fine tune performance and reduce performancechallenges
Develop shift roster for the team to ensure no disruption in thetower
Create and update SOPs, Data Responsibility Matrices, operationsmanuals, daily test plans, data architecture guidance etc.
Provide weekly status reports to the client leadership team,internal stakeholders on database activities w.r.t. progress, updates,status, and next steps
Leverage technology to develop Service Improvement Plan (SIP)through automation and other initiatives for higher efficiency andeffectiveness