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The Database Administrator (DBA) job function requires a minimum of 4 years of operational experience in a database administration role. While SQL Server and Oracle experience is preferred, the position includes responsibility for managing multiple database platforms. Database administration experience with SQL, Oracle, MemSQL, HANA, PostgresSQL are a plus.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with managed service provider to define and capture operating metrics, support Daily Operating Reviews and oversee level 2 database operations.
Coordinate with business and IT portfolios, manage SLAs and support ITIL change, incident and problem management processes.
Provide level 3 database operations support and participate in on-call rotation.
Provide database administration support for multiple relational database platforms (Oracle, SQL, HANA, MemSQL, PostgreSQL).
Support Sarbanes-Oxley regulatory controls, manage user access controls and manage security vulnerabilities through regular patching.
Interact with application and database vendors as-needed for issue resolution. Identify, research, and resolve defects in a timely manner while adhering to all change management processes.
Coordinate with project teams and provide support to project build activities.
Perform regular monitoring, performance tuning and alerting on critical database operations.
Coordinate with IT portfolios and software vendors to manage database product lifecycles through regular upgrades and patching.
Requirements:
Requires a bachelor's degree preferably in an Information Technology field. Applicable exempt work experience is not required. Less than a bachelor's degree may be acceptable if accompanied by other technical training / relevant certifications and extensive experience (internal/external) in positions that demonstrate required abilities and performance.
4+ years of experience
Overview
The IT Technical Job Family is utilized in Information Technology. Typically employees in this job family are required to design or maintain technology systems, to utilize various computer software programs, and to design, develop and/or provide advice and counsel on the operation of equipment, processes and procedures. They are responsible for ensuring adherence to laws and regulations applicable to Company employees. This job family includes Application Development, Infrastructure, Information Security, and Architecture.
Nature of Work
Duties can include network management, software development and database administration. May also provide technical support to a business or an organization's employees and train non-technical workers on the business' information systems. May design systems and assess the effectiveness of technology resources already in use or new systems that are being implemented. Determines the practicality of changes and modification of systems. Works with external partners, including consultants, agencies and vendors, to arrive at the most appropriate system or integration of multiple systems. With information technology constantly changing, must stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and the potential effectiveness of these advancements in their current system.
Essential Functions
Works closely with department managers and users to define and analyze business and operational problems, process improvement opportunities and requirements; analyzes operational and business mandates and legal requirements; identifies and analyzes complex, ambiguous and/or conflicting business process issues; advises department managers on applications development, enhancement and maintenance issues; explains technology and process options and assists managers in analysis and decision making; analyzes management information needs and recommends data and reporting processes; coordinates the development of department priorities and works within IT to align initiatives to these priorities; facilitates user meetings and joint development sessions. Develops and refines business models and relationship diagrams; evaluates methods of improving efficiency and cost effectiveness of business, technical and operational processes; works with users to reengineer work processes; analyzes functional business requirements and translates user expectations into detailed business requirements, specifications and success criteria; works with Information Systems to develop conceptual proposals for business process automation initiatives; recommends work process and/or operational changes to complement system functionalities; serves as an advocate for department needs with IT; stays abreast of developments in departmental processes to anticipate emerging technology needs. Participates in the development of statements of work for RFPs/RFIs; participates in evaluating vendor applications and solutions; coordinates department review of vendor deliverables for accuracy and completeness, ensuring that department needs and requirements have been met. Develops significant application/hardware solutions to problems and addresses change request issues that require... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, , orientation, gender identity or national origin.
