Database Administrator

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Scope of Work:

The DBA team is responsible for ensuring that the application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemes meet the department's data requirements. The candidate in this position will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, amendments, and optimization of the schema to meet system(s) requirements. The candidate must be able to understand and demonstrate the ability to develop database and warehousing design across multiple platforms and computing environments. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team to assist in developing overall data architecture that supports the Department’s needs and meets Department and Agency for State Technology (AST) security standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Daily operational and database administration activities
• Plan, design, implement, and support database structures
• Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning
• Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation
• Perform SQL Code reviews
• Assist with training/mentoring other technical staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must have skills and five (5) years of combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:
• Experience with IBM DB2
• Proficient with SQL Server 2016 and above
• Proficient with Oracle 19c and above
• Experience with Azure SQL is a plus

Job Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of relational database management systems
• Ability to work independently in the technical analysis, evaluation, and resolution of large Enterprise database production issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and recommendations to remediate those issues or problems
• Knowledge of Relational Database Management principles, design, and practices
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower-level database analysts
• Skill in accurately estimating time requirements for database analysis and administration tasks for a project
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Data Analysts, to build efficient, long-term solutions in the development of databases utilizing all established departmental standards
• Ability to analyze processes and workflows to design efficient database solutions
• Ability to prepare complex database specifications and design relational databases
• Skill in interpreting and communicating technical information related to computer programming and data processing, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to develop and manage relational databases in accordance with the Department’s standards
• Ability to receive and give constructive criticism, and maintain effective work relationships with others

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.