Requires strong knowledge of Linux-based MySQL environment, with effective problem solving and communications skills. Successful candidate will possess the skills to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot MySQL in physical, virtual, and clustered environments. Candidate will be responsible for securing MySQL databases by identifying potential vulnerabilities, developing and documenting solutions, and leading their implementation. Must have proven ability to maintain focus on task and deliver within schedule. • Enables the technical delivery of a set of projects • Responsible for ensuring that infrastructure solutions adhere to technical standards • Works with Infrastructure Engineers, Lead Project Managers, Business Analysts, Architects and/or vendor partners • Responsible for the quality of deliverables in terms of the technical design, implementation, testing and adherence to technical compliance standards. • Provides on-call support • Works closely with application teams to define, frame and capture business needs • Researches appropriate technology and product offerings, with an emphasis on MySQL • Participates in the infrastructure design and selection process • Aligns customer needs to the evolution of the platform product roadmap • Oversees the diagnosis and correction of infrastructure problems • Provides internal analysis and support to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance • Oversees health and well-being of the technical infrastructure • Ensures that all new applications are documented in the documentation repository • Provides value-added solutions for business, both tactically and strategically • Leads customers to understand how current or envisioned processes align to industry best practices • Defines processes, documentation and engineering diagrams for technical and operations support • Prioritizes, completes and oversees projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines • Ensures issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner • Provides 24 X 7 escalation support • Maintains currency with Amex standards and industry practices Requirements: Requires advanced knowledge of installing and maintaining MySQL databases in an enterprise environment. Must be able to demonstrate advanced understanding of MySQL administration, maintenance, and security. This position requires strong analytic and problem solving skills, with demonstrable ability to resolve system outages within SLA times. The position requires the proven ability to focus on tasks and deliver within schedule. The candidate must be able to work effectively with internal team members, external vendors, and cross-organizational teams. Skills: MySQL 5.x Redhat Enterprise Linux 5.x Redhat Clustering SQL LAMP SAN VOLT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Location: Phoenix, AZ Type: CONTRACT Duration: 180 - 365 Days Pay Rate: DOE Contact: Volt Technical Resources 3200 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 275 Phoenix, AZ 85018 PH: 602/955-7750 FX: 602/955-7288 Keywords: IT