Database Service Manager

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.     Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. About you and the role   Dow has an opening for a Database Service Manager located in Midland, MI or Houston, TX .   The primary responsibilities of this role include architecting and leading database platform solutions for Dow. Job requirements include, but are not limited to:   Research, analyze and implement state-of-the-art RDBMS (SQL Server, Oracle and others) and other Database Technologies (Columnar, NoSQL / Graph etc.) to cater to Dow’s IT applications needs. Expertise in executing such responsibilities for on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments is a must. Collaborate with the Database IT Leader and Enterprise Architecture teams to develop and maintain database technologies roadmap. Architect, Design and Implement modern database solutions relating to backup / recovery, HA (High Availability), DR (Disaster Recovery) and other day-to-day activities such as Installation, Patching, Upgrades etc. Partner with Database Managed Services provider to ensure that optimal database solutions and all day-to-day operational tasks are delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Partner with Database Managed Services and ensure that all Change, Incident and Problem Management tickets are handled as per SLAs (Service Level Agreements) Collaborate with Cloud and On-premise Platform, Developers, Network, Security and other teams and ensure that database solutions are delivered as per Dow’s standards (which will continue to evolve over time) at the lowest TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and are performant. Become a focal point for maintaining Dow’s database inventory and diligently handle current and future licensing needs Become a focal point for database related internal and external audits, as and when necessary. Assist IT Leadership team in assessing new solutions, vendor proposals etc. Be proficient in utilizing modern AI tools and methods, and automate database related activities while ensuring that all security, data protection and performance levels are correctly met.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant or 8 years of experience in lieu of a bachelors degree. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a closely related field. A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. Your Skills :   Database Platforms : Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle RDBMS technologies is required. Experience with a major cloud provider (Azure Cloud database platform preferably) is required. Exposure to SAP HANA and other modern databases (Azure Cosmos etc.) is a definite plus. Operating systems (OS) : Proficiency with underlying OS (Windows, Linux) and industry standard backup / recovery solutions, as they pertain to database platforms is a must. Networking and Security : Strong understanding of basic network and security concepts, with special emphasis on modern cloud features is required. General : Strong communications, analytical and troubleshooting skills.   Note: relocation assistance is not provided with this role. Benefits – What Dow