Practice Group / Department:
IT Application Services
Job Description
We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.
The data engineer will manage and maintain multiple databases, ensure their security, performance, and availability, and develop a governance framework for data access and administration. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, organized, dependable, and able to work independently to drive assignments forward. This role reports to the US Director, Enterprise Architecture.
The candidate is ideally located in Austin, Dallas, Houston or San Antonio and may work remotely on a regular basis.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Deploying, configuring, and updating database software and servers
Monitoring and optimizing database performance and tuning
Backing up and restoring databases and ensuring data integrity
Implementing and enforcing database security policies and procedures
Creating and managing user accounts, roles, and permissions
Developing and maintaining a governance framework for data access and administration
Documenting and reporting on database activities and issues
Troubleshooting and resolving database problems and incidents
Collaborating with other IT teams and stakeholders on database projects and initiatives
Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
All personnel, absent those with an approved accommodation, are expected to be in the office under certain circumstances, including but not limited to client business needs; firm business travel; participating in firm, group or team meetings/events; at the request of their supervisor; when needed to serve a client or accomplish a task for the firm that requires in-office attendance, etc. Eligibility for remote work requires you to be in good standing with the firm and may be modified or revoked at the discretion of the firm.
Qualifications and skills:
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of experience as a data engineer or a similar role
Proficiency in SQL and database management systems (such as Azure SQL, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
Knowledge of database design, architecture, and security principles
Knowledge of Data Mesh and Hub-n-Spoke architecture
Experience in database backup, recovery, and migration
Familiarity with data governance and compliance standards and best practices
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and accuracy
Forward-planning skills, and ability to manage and prioritize own workload effectively
Self-starter who is committed to the job, with flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact
us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com
. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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