VP – Database Administrator

About this role

SpiderRock Advisors – Database Administrator – MySQL

About this role

As a MySQL Database Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and securing our databases. You will work closely with development and IT teams to ensure the reliability and performance of our database systems. This role is essential for supporting our data-driven projects and maintaining the integrity of our data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain MySQL databases.
• Collaborate with developers to design and implement database solutions.
• Maintain documentation for database configurations and processes.
• Stay up to date with the latest MySQL features and best practices.
• Monitor database performance and optimize queries for efficiency.
• Implement and manage database security protocols.
• Perform regular backups and disaster recovery procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a MySQL Database Administrator or similar role.
• Strong understanding of database architecture and design. (Primary and Foreign Keys, data types, views, triggers, functions)
• Proficient in SQL and database performance tuning.
• Experience with replication, backup and recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with database security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Useful Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL).
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools (e.g., MySQL Enterprise Monitor, Percona Monitoring and Management).
• Knowledge of other database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) is a plus.
• Scripting experience in Python, PowerShell, etc.

For Chicago, IL Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,000.00 - USD$180,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including heath care, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email Disability.Assistance@blackrock.com. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.