Database Administrator

Thomas and Company•Nashville, TN

21h

About The Position

The Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization of databases, primarily using Microsoft SQL Server on Windows servers and AWS RDS instances, ensuring data integrity, availability, security, and efficient querying to support the needs of the company and its clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, IT related degree preferred
2-5 years proven working experience as a Database Administrator
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Query Language knowledge is required as well as Exposure to the following technologies: AWS RDS, MS Server (for hosting MS SQL Servers) .
Experience interpreting and implementing information security best practices through technology and process controls
Up to date knowledge of IT governance best practices
Technical expertise in Microsoft products and willingness to learn about other 3rd party software
Experience in enterprise-level monitoring tools for measuring application performance, network performance, and full environment reliability
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Ability to take initiative and work independently with little supervision
Ability to define priorities and handle multiple tasks and projects
Ability to integrate projects and work with other team members and assist junior team members as appropriate to complete projects
Adaptable; able to change focus quickly
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional demeanor with the ability to interact appropriately
Ability to work well with varying levels of internal management staff
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with clients, peers, team members, and leadership
Ability to deal with stressful situations to achieve desired business results
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze information with attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrates reliability and consistent attendance in alignment with business needs
High degree of urgency is required to address IT issues in a timely manner

Responsibilities

Develops deep understanding of business processes and IT environment; integrate with IT partners to manage collective effort and achieve strategic goals. Builds and maintains a strong working knowledge of systems, processes, and initiatives to ensure successful execution.
Designs, installs, supports, upgrades, and maintains database systems, schemas, stored procedures, and related infrastructure, planning for and responding to data outages and other problems
Execute multiple initiatives simultaneously while prioritizing based on the security, data availability, and the overall needs of the company
Provide routine automation, maintain data security policies, troubleshoot, and serves as lead engineer for various database-related technical projects
Work professionally and interactively with users to meet their needs and ensure continuance of the databases and service levels they require to perform their roles effectively
Maintains knowledge and supporting documentation of current database technology and equipment
Works collaboratively with both internal and external help desk on training and processes for secure, effective, and efficient support of the company's applications and databases
Responsible for monitoring database availability and measuring performance to ensure client-facing data infrastructure and internal resources are operating optimally
Works directly with CISO and security advisors focusing on security hardening and is responsible for planning and implementing remediations for database vulnerabilities both directly and by leveraging other members of operations
Responsible for the overall planning, testing, and execution of database maintenance including schema updates, indexing, backups, and recovery procedures
Other duties as assigned.