Database Administrator
About The Position
The Database Administrator is a seasoned subject matter expert responsible for the availability, integrity, and performance of critical data assets. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement backup and recovery strategies. It also collaborates with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management, and Capacity and Availability Management to establish user needs, monitor access and security, and manage database permissions and privileges. The position involves administering database management systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL; collaborating on database schemas, data models, and applications; monitoring and optimizing performance; and maintaining data integrity and security. The administrator also supports upgrades, application releases, reporting utilities, end users, and disaster recovery. This is a remote U.S.-based role.
Requirements
- Seasoned proficiency in database installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.
- Seasoned knowledge of SQL, including writing complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.
- Seasoned understanding of database security principles, access controls, and data encryption methods.
- Seasoned working knowledge of backup and recovery strategies.
- Ability to monitor database performance, identify and resolve issues, and optimize database operations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently with attention to detail.
- Ability to learn new technologies as needed.
- Ability to communicate complex IT information in simplified form for different audiences.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Seasoned proficiency in the principles of data architecture and data services.
- Seasoned knowledge of application development lifecycle and data access layers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills for troubleshooting database issues and implementing solutions.
- Excellent analytical skills related to unstructured datasets.
- Ability to manipulate, process, and extract value from large, disconnected datasets.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field.
- Seasoned experience working as a Database Administrator within an Information Technology organization.
- Seasoned experience with database backup and recovery best practices.
- Seasoned experience creating and running health assessment reports.
- Seasoned experience working with suppliers to deliver solutions.
- Seasoned experience in Oracle Enterprise.
- Seasoned experience in Microsoft SQL Server.
- Seasoned experience managing databases.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant certification, such as MCSE DBA, Oracle Associate, or equivalent.
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) – Database Administrator, MySQL Database Administrator, or PostgreSQL Certified Professional.
- Completion of database management courses covering database administration, data modelling, SQL, and performance tuning.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain database management systems, including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others as required.
- Collaborate with software developers and architects to design and optimize database schemas, data models, and database-related applications.
- Assist with mapping the conceptual design for planned databases.
- Help write database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures, and data dictionary definitions.
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize queries and indexing.
- Continuously monitor database systems for availability and potential issues, and take appropriate action.
- Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies to support data availability and business continuity.
- Regularly monitor production databases and respond to database issues, including taking a database offline when needed.
- Support development of database utilities and automated reporting.
- Work with Change Control and Release Management to commission and install new applications and customize existing applications.
- Plan and execute database software upgrades and apply patches.
- Communicate with technical, applications, and operational employees to maintain database integrity and security.
- Perform data validation, integrity checks, and data cleansing to ensure data integrity and consistency.
- Work with developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders on database initiatives.
- Provide technical support to end users, answer database-related enquiries, and conduct training as needed.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
