Database Administrator

Job Description

The Gogo Business Aviation Database Administrator will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of Gogo’s database infrastructure to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our corporate and production applications. This is a hands-on position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This is an extremely exciting time at Gogo, where our newest products are enabling us to provide real-time world class support and customization unlike anything else in business aviation. This role is an integral part of our infrastructure team to continually push the limits of what is possible in aviation – both on the ground and in the air.

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION BUSINESS SYSTEMS & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TEAM!
How will you make a difference?

• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems
• Responsible for Gogo's database infrastructure, including on-prem and cloud-hosted solutions
• Deliver database projects through planning, design, build-out, testing, and deployment
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring and tuning of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing end-to-end problem resolution
• Willingness to perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployments after regular business hours
• Recommend solutions and advise colleagues regarding database standards and governance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related studies
• 5+ years SQL Server and MySQL Administration
• 1+ year experience with AWS RDS and DynamoDB

Required Experience, Skills and Talents

• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Experience with backups, restores, recovery models , and capacity planning
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
• Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality ability to organize and plan work independently ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams

Desirable Experience, Skills and Talents

• MCTS, MCITP, AWS Certified DB, and/or Oracle DBACP certifications
• Experience with Azure SQL PaaS or IaaS
• Familiarity with MS Dynamics NAV and/or MS Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Management of Oracle environments and clusters which include backups, recovery, replication, and data migrations
• Security and Compliance (SOX) on data infrastructure

Compensation: $95,000 - $115,000

Target Annual Incentive: 5% of base compensation

Incentive Stock Program Eligible: Yes

Benefits: Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

Gogo is the leading global provider of network and broadband connectivity products and services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo's products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.

There are nearly 1,700 business aircraft currently flying with Gogo’s AVANCE L5 or L3 installed. As of third quarter earnings reported on Sept. 30, 2020, Gogo had more than 10,000 connected aircraft, comprised of 5,577 aircraft flying with its air-to-ground (ATG) systems onboard, and 4,737 aircraft with satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at business.gogoair.com.

Gogo is an equal opportunity employer and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability. The EEO is the law and is available here.

Gogo participates in E-Verify. Details in English and Spanish. Right to Work Statement in English and Spanish.