Database Administrator

Company Overview

Who is Costa Farms? We're one of the world's largest horticultural growers-but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we've grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!

Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone's life.

True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We're also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.

We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you'll find opportunities to learn and grow. You'll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You'll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.

You'll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Description

Reporting to the Senior IT Operations Manager, the Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for installing and configuring database software according to the Costa Farm's needs. This involves selecting appropriate hardware, setting up necessary configurations, and ensuring compatibility with other systems. his role requires a blend of database administration and SQL development skills, along with a strong focus on data security and compliance. Candidates should possess the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional team

Primary Duties

Database Installation and Configuration:

• Install and configure database software according to organizational needs.

• Select appropriate hardware, set up configurations, and ensure compatibility with other systems.

Database Design:

• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to design and implement efficient database structures.

• Create data models, define schemas, and optimize database performance.

Data Security and Privacy:

• Implement security measures to protect sensitive data stored in databases.

• Manage user access, implement authentication and authorization mechanisms, and enforce data encryption and masking.

Backup and Recovery:

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies to prevent data loss.

• Schedule regular backups, test recovery procedures, and ensure data integrity.

Performance Monitoring and Tuning:

• Monitor database performance metrics and identify performance bottlenecks.

• Tune database configurations and optimize queries to improve system performance.

Capacity Planning:

• Forecast future data growth and plan for scalability by allocating appropriate resources.

Patch Management and Upgrades:

• Apply patches, updates, and software upgrades to address security vulnerabilities and fix bugs.

Database Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor database activity logs and troubleshoot issues to minimize impact on business operations.

Disaster Recovery Planning:

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations and procedures.

• Generate reports on database performance and compliance status.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of database concepts and technologies.

• Proficiency in SQL query development and optimization.

• Experience with database installation, configuration, and design.

• Knowledge of data security best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Familiarity with backup and recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.

• Ability to troubleshoot database issues and perform performance tuning.

• Experience with cloud-based databases, particularly Azure SQL Database.

• Familiarity with Azure services related to databases, such as Azure SQL Managed Instance and Azure Cosmos DB.

• Understanding of Microsoft Azure Fabric for deploying and managing applications and services.

• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies for Azure resources, including resource scaling, utilization monitoring, and budget management.

• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

• Experience with SIEM solutions and database security integration is a plus.

Role Competencies

• Collaborates

• Drives Results

• Optimizes Work Processes

• Tech Savvy

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Full time - flexibility to work extra time if needed.

• Work in a fast paced and diverse environment.

All applicants must be work-authorized.

Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

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Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan

• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

• Health Savings Account

• Care on Demand Telemedicine

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)

• Virtual workplace for certain roles

• Growth Opportunities

• Challenging and exciting work environment

• Costa Farms Scholarship

• Employee discounts on plants

Costa Farms headquarters also has:

• On-site gym with showers

• On-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor games

• Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

This organization participates in E-Verify

• E-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participación (English/Español)
• E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar (English/Español)