Database Administrator IT

LKQ Corporation•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Database Administrator is responsible for day-to-day administration and maintenance of transactional databases, ensuring availability, proper performance, and safe execution. The role includes database installation, upgrades, patching, backup and recovery, performance tuning, security, monitoring, and configuration. It also defines standards for physical data storage, maintenance, access, and security administration; configures database parameters and data repository requirements; and creates, maintains, and troubleshoots automated database jobs. The administrator monitors server and database metrics, addresses connectivity and performance issues, administers database access, and develops approaches to improve performance, capacity, and scalability. The position also involves coordinating with managers about database problems and capabilities, maintaining database and server documentation, and performing other assigned duties. This position does not supervise employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of related experience with relational databases.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and interpret graphs.
Ability to use computer operations, including programming, relational databases, and operating systems, as well as software packages.
Regularly use moderately complex oral and written communication skills; may train others, interact with others, and present to departments or middle management.
Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Nice To Haves

At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Experience with Postgres, MS SQL Server, and/or Elasticsearch.
Agile development experience.

Responsibilities

Perform database installations, upgrades, and patching; backup and recovery; performance tuning; security; monitoring; and configuration.
Define standards for physical data storage, maintenance, access, and security administration.
Perform backup and recovery using Database Management Systems.
Configure database parameters and define data repository, data dictionary, and data warehousing requirements.
Create, maintain, and troubleshoot automated database jobs.
Troubleshoot and resolve database connectivity and performance issues.
Monitor server and database metrics and respond to and resolve alerts.
Administer and maintain database access.
Design and implement approaches to improve database performance, capacity, and scalability.
Confer with appropriate managers regarding database problems and capabilities.
Create and maintain database and server documentation.
Assume other duties as assigned.