Database Administrator

Summary:

The main function of a Database Administrator is to provide database support on a variety of hardware and software platforms and peripherals.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide database and system on-site support

Monitor, collect statistical information, and provide reporting on capacity and system performance

Based on statistics, make recommendations to maintain and improve capacity and system performance

Monitor the system, and act upon system and application automated alerts

Perform diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of software, o/s, and database issues (ex. correcting installation, configuration, or data problems)

Plan and perform software installation, configuration, upgrade and patching

Plan and perform database configuration, maintenance, upgrade and patching

Perform and manage system and database backups

Perform manual switch to redundant system / database components, in case of system failure

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required

0-2 years experience required

Experience in providing technical support, covering database administration and operations to include monitoring maintenance capacity, performance monitoring/planning and incident/problem troubleshooting and resolution

Strong knowledge of SQL

Understanding of Help Desk tools and trouble ticket tracking processes

Understanding of support agreements and their implied service levels

Proven ability to write excellent technical documentationWe offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Term Life, Whole Life, and 401k for all W2 Consultants. A benefit overview will be provided as requested.