Senior Application Administrator - MicroStrategy in Scottsdale, AZ at Discount Tire Corporate Careers

Date Posted: 12/29/2020

Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Full-Time
Location:

Scottsdale, AZ
Region:

CORP
Experience:

Not Specified
Date Posted:

12/29/2020

About Us

Discount Tire Company has a vision that not only lives, but thrives, in the hearts of its employees, each and every day. From part-time to full-time employees at the store, regional or corporate level, our employees work to be the best in the business. One common thread running through the hearts of everyone within the organization remains the same - treat customers, and one another, with respect and fairness, help those in need, always do what is right, work hard, be responsible, and have fun. The employees of Discount Tire represent its philosophy and its brand by remaining knowledgeable, friendly and honest. By offering the highest level of customer service, more product choices and the lowest prices, they have earned the right to be considered trusted experts. Building customer relationships has allowed Discount Tire to become a leader in the industry. Its continual growth not only provides greater opportunities for employee advancement, but allows even more customers to remain confident when choosing Discount Tire for all of their tire and wheel needs.

Job Description

Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations.

Under minimal supervision, the Senior Application Administrator - Microstrategy is responsible for leading MicroStrategy (business intelligence (BI) application software) administration, including but not limited to automation, system installs, patches, configuration, development, upgrades and security. Leads overall MicroStrategy architecture design and implementation to ensure the platform properly supports the company’s needs for interactive dashboards, scorecards, formatted reports and automated report distribution.

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, deploy, automate, monitor, and optimize the performance of a MicroStrategy 9.x/10.x application in Linux and Windows platforms.
Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery strategy and mechanisms for MicroStrategy architecture.
Performance tune Intelligent Server, and Web Server according to best practices.
Submit and manage issues and enhancement cases with MicroStrategy for administration/environment related items.
Develop mechanisms and automation for deploying MicroStrategy projects and configuration changes across the various environments
Manage repository metadata for the physical, business model mapping and presentation layer
Assist Network and Server teams with necessary logs when needed for troubleshooting issues
Complete work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Requirements:

5 + years of MicroStrategy Administration in installation, configuration, upgrading of software (server/client) components in enterprise network environments.
4+ years of Disaster recovery strategy and mechanisms for MicroStrategy architecture.
2+ years of Narrowcast Server installation, configuration, upgrade and troubleshooting.
4+ years of Capacity planning and management
In-depth technical understanding of systems infrastructure equipment such as servers and storage systems, software including server operating systems, server virtualization platforms and disaster recovery tools.
Ability to reason logically and creatively; to learn and utilize new technologies; to clearly communicate ideas and recommendations; and, to write clear, and concise reports.
Ability to work independently and in a team is vital.
Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines and present a professional demeanor is essential.
Ability to respond to different organizational situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude is necessary.
Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values are key attributes.
In addition, organizational and problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.

Educational Requirements:

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Certifications in relative technology is required

Work Days:

Normal work days are Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be necessary.

Work Hours:

Normal work hours are 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime (more than forty hours per week) may be necessary.

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