Information Technology - Administrator, Database Sr Administrator, Database Sr
Washington, DC, United States
Job Description: PURPOSE:
Designs, implements, and maintains databases with respect to access methods, access time, batch processes, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods. Perform activities related to the day-to-day administration and maintenance of transactional databases, ensuring that the database is available, performing properly, and safe. Perform complex installations, upgrades and patching, backup and recovery, performance tuning, security, monitoring, and configuration. Confer with appropriate managers regarding problems with and capabilities of databases.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
20% Implements designs and structure provided by Systems and Data Architects. Performs installation of complex, clustered and high-availability software and hardware environments in a timely manner in keeping with current release levels. Creates and maintains schedules for software maintenance and upgrades. Coordinates software user/acceptance testing activities for new installations and upgrade activities.
20% Develop and implement techniques to prevent system problems, troubleshoot incidents to recover services and support root cause analysis
20% Provides project management support regarding most technical aspects of implementing project release upgrades for assigned systems which includes: properly following a project life cycle, the development of project plans, completing all appropriate documentation and notifications in order to obtain resolution within the established timeframes.
10% Supports the development teams application development. Administers database environments that support development.
10% Maintains data in database environment, including production.
10% Assists in defining back-up and recovery requirements.
10% Transforms and loads data into database. Carries out version control process. Analyzes legacy system data.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Education Details: Computer Science or IT related field
Experience: 5 years Experience performing full data management duties, including migration and continuous integration/delivery.
Experience supporting Facets on Microsoft SQLServer databases.
In Lieu of Education
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of MS SQL Server and similar databases, Expert
Ability to communicate effectively with analysts, developers, tests, and project managers in both oral and written form., Advanced
Ability to work minimal supervision., Advanced
High-level of analytical and troubleshooting skills., Expert
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications., Advanced
Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SL), Advanced
The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."