8883 - System Administrator IV - Senior Database Administrator (Information Technology)

Jackson County•Medford, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson County Information Technology is looking for a senior database administrator to join our team. Strong Microsoft SQL, Python, and ETL process skills are required. This position is responsible for database administration, server administration, backups, availability groups, security, and general performance of our Microsoft database infrastructure. Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of database administration is preferred.
Experience with other database technologies such as MySQL, Postgre SQL, and/or Oracle is preferred.
Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana.
Relevant technical certifications, such as A+, CCNA, Azure Administrator, or equivalent, may be required as applicable to level and area of responsibility.
Technical knowledge of computer and network hardware and operating systems.
Familiarity with common commercial and County-specific application software.
Understanding of the seven layers of the OSI model, as relevant to area of responsibility.
Understanding of network and data security concepts and techniques.
Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts and learn new skills.
Familiarity with County offices and staff, department functions, and business processes.
Ability to collect and analyze technical requirements, specifications, and other related data and determine appropriate solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical information to other employees, both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, vendors, public officials, the general public, and/or representatives of other agencies.
Ability to work independently and prioritize, organize, and manage own work assignments.
Senior positions must be able to make critical judgments without guidance and may be required to lead/supervise others.
Requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Requires exerting in excess of 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force daily to move objects.
Requires driving and may require travel.

Nice To Haves

Strong Microsoft SQL, Python, and ETL process skills are required.

Responsibilities

Ensures the stable and efficient operation of County computer systems by planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing network and/or server-based hardware, software, and/or communication links, depending on area of responsibility.
Evaluates operational needs and recommends solutions.
Researches products, services, protocols and standards.
Senior positions may plan and manage projects related to area of responsibility.
Specifies and orders equipment and software.
Coordinates delivery of products and services by vendors and contractors.
Senior positions may negotiate and oversee service contracts.
Diagnoses and resolves technical problems, and documents solutions, within assigned area of responsibility.
Acts as a technical resource for others.
Senior positions may train or mentor other staff.
Implements improvements, upgrades, and repairs as needed to ensure adequate system performance and availability.
Senior positions may negotiate service level agreements with vendors and/or internal or external customers.
Administers core systems such as email, file, print, and utility servers, and their associated operating systems and software.
Provides servers and storage for end-user applications.
Senior positions may design and implement core infrastructure.
Administers server-based databases or end-user applications.
Provides technical support and training to end-users.
Senior positions may design and implement databases or applications.
Administers and maintains end user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
Senior positions may design and implement identity management and access control systems.
Administers security solutions, including firewall, anti-virus, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
Senior positions may design and implement security solutions.
System Administrator VI position may act as Information Security Officer, responsible for County-wide information security policy and enforcement.
Ensures reliable storage and recoverability of data.
Administers data storage systems.
Performs system backup and recovery.
Senior positions may perform design and capacity planning and implement data storage and protection solutions.
Ensures network connectivity for servers and workstations.
Manages communication links and network equipment, including routers, and switches.
Senior positions may perform network design and capacity planning.
Maintains software platform for servers and end-user workstations.
Manage and deploy software upgrades and patches.
Creates, documents, and follows procedures relevant to area of responsibility.
Senior positions may make strategic and/or policy recommendations to senior management.
Maintains a current, accurate inventory of equipment and software assets.
Senior positions may be responsible for ensuring compliance with software license agreements.
May act as a supervisor or lead.
Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
Has regular and reliable attendance.
Working evening and irregular hours may be required.