Database Administrator

Barry-Wehmiller•Saint Louis, MO

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Database Administrator will be responsible for setting and maintaining scalable database standards within Barry-Wehmiller, along with providing support and administration to the global Barry-Wehmiller enterprise database install base. Specific position duties include: Install and maintain the performance of database servers. Develop processes for optimizing database security. Set and maintain database standards. Manage database access. Install, upgrade, and manage database applications. Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors. Recommend and implement emerging database technologies. Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards. Develop alerts and thresholds and work to put in mechanisms to react to them. Create automation for repeating database tasks. Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role. Design and implement databases in accordance to end user’s information needs and views. Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards. Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity. Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or foreign equivalent); and 7 years of relevant experience. Employer will accept any combination of educational degrees equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
7 years of experience managing and administering SQL Server databases, specifically in Azure cloud and on premises environments.
7 years of experience designing, building, and maintaining high availability and disaster recovery technologies along with data replication technologies.
7 years of experience identifying and resolving performance issues across the full SQL Server stack, including OS-level analysis in both dedicated and virtualized environments.
7 years of experience configuring proactive monitoring for SQL databases using built-in tools and third-party solutions, including SolarWinds DPA and IDERA Diagnostics.
7 years of experience implementing data quality and security best practices to ensure alignment with organizational standards and objectives.
2 years of experience designing, building, maintaining, and troubleshooting ETL/ELT data pipelines on premise and cloud environments.
2 years of experience programming and scripting languages including T-SQL, PL SQL, Power Shell, JavaScript, and VB Script.
2 years of experience with business intelligence tools including SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, and Tableau.
2 years of experience with relational database management systems including Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain the performance of database servers.
Develop processes for optimizing database security.
Set and maintain database standards.
Manage database access.
Install, upgrade, and manage database applications.
Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
Recommend and implement emerging database technologies.
Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
Develop alerts and thresholds and work to put in mechanisms to react to them.
Create automation for repeating database tasks.
Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role.
Design and implement databases in accordance to end user’s information needs and views.
Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards.
Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity.
Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.