IT - Senior Consultant | infrastructure-database administration | SQL administration

Client: Apple Inc Do you have a pre-identified candidate? New sourcing? Existing Subcon?>> New Sourcing Max Hourly Pay Rate to the candidate?:>> ~70USD/HR (*To be discussed) Do you have a preferred interview schedule?: >> Would you require the candidates to meet you for an in-person interview?:>> Yes Is Skype/WebEx interview OK?:>> Webex Work Location with ZIP: Is remote work an option?:>> No If remote work, please indicate how many days are required to be in the office and remote: >> Chance to be perm?: Performance Expectations: Technical Hiring Criteria (Must Haves) Top 3 Required skills: Cockroach DBA, SQL and MySQL Years of experience in each of the must-have skills:6-7years Any Certifications required: NA Job Description: CockroachDB Database AdministratorLocation:Bay Area, CA / Austin, TXExperience RequiredMinimum 8 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator.At least 2 years of hands-on experience administering CockroachDB in production environments.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, upgrade, and maintain CockroachDB clusters in production environments.Manage and support distributed database architectures with a focus on replication, scalability, and high availability.Perform query optimization, database performance tuning, and capacity planning.Design, implement, and manage backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery solutions.Monitor database health, performance, and availability, ensuring optimal operation of critical production systems.Implement and maintain database security, user management, and access control policies.Troubleshoot complex database issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution.Support high-volume, mission-critical production database environments.Participate in and independently handle on-call support responsibilities.Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash or Python if required.Required SkillsStrong knowledge of distributed database architecture, replication, and high-availability concepts.Expert-level experience with CockroachDB administration and cluster management.Expertise in query optimization, database performance tuning, and capacity planning.Strong experience in backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and database monitoring.Good understanding of database security, user management, and access controls.Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Preferred SkillsExperience with shell scripting (Bash) or Python for database automation.Experience working in large-scale, high-volume production environments.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.