Lead Database Administrator (IT Ops Specialist)

As a Database Lead at Mattel, your role is crucial in the implementation, maintenance, and overall health of the organization's database systems. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise, strategic planning, and leadership to guide a team of Database Administrators (DBAs) and collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teams. Here are the key roles and responsibilities associated with this position:

• Lead and mentor a team of Database Administrators, setting performance goals and managing daily operations.
• Define and enforce database standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Develop the long-term database architecture and strategy (on-premise, cloud, or hybrid) to align with business growth and technology roadmaps.
• Act as a technical project leader for complex database initiatives, upgrades, and migrations.
• Design, model, and implement complex database structures (schemas, tables, relationships) to accommodate various application and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with application development and business intelligence teams to ensure efficient data access and management.
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies, tools, and platforms (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, cloud databases).
• Provide technical leadership for Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL, DB2, and PostgreSQL environments.
• Continuously monitor, analyze, and optimize database performance to ensure fast response times for front-end applications and users.
• Perform query optimization, indexing, and configuration tuning to resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Plan for and manage database capacity, storage, and resource utilization.
• Implement and manage comprehensive database security measures, including access controls, user permissions, and encryption.
• Develop, manage, and test robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery plans to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Provide expert-level support for complex database issues, including performance degradation, system failures, and data corruption.
• Coordinate and execute database software installation, upgrades, and patching.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation for database configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
• Implement automation for database provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance.

Qualifications Required:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Complete knowledge of ITIL.
• Experience: Typically 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in database administration, with at least 2-3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Technical Expertise: Deep proficiency in one or more major Database Management Systems (DBMS) (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, cloud databases). Expertise in SQL (Structured Query Language), stored procedures, functions, and advanced query optimization. Strong knowledge of database design, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts. Experience with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is often highly valued. Proficiency in database security best practices and compliance.
• Soft Skills: Proven leadership and team management skills. Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects under tight deadlines.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate) are often preferred.

At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

For additional information about Mattel, please visit https://jobs.mattel.com/. As a Database Lead at Mattel, your role is crucial in the implementation, maintenance, and overall health of the organization's database systems. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise, strategic planning, and leadership to guide a team of Database Administrators (DBAs) and collaborate with cross-functional IT and business teams. Here are the key roles and responsibilities associated with this position:

• Lead and mentor a team of Database Administrators, setting performance goals and managing daily operations.
• Define and enforce database standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Develop the long-term database architecture and strategy (on-premise, cloud, or hybrid) to align with business growth and technology roadmaps.
• Act as a technical project leader for comp