Database Administrator II (Contract)
Overview
The Database Administrator II is responsible for providing advanced technical support for the database environment including the design, development, and organization of the databases and reporting delivery systems. This position will provide the assessment and implementation of new technologies, and providing perspective on the relationship of database technology to the business opportunities facing the company. What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain databases and applications that offer the highest reliability and performance possible
- Work with architecture, application development and operations to help achieve a state-of-the-art environment that meets current and future business objectives
- Monitor and maintain database indexing, file systems, and server memory for maximize database performance
- Provides and designs tools to assist in the management of the database environment
- Works to provide a working model of our database environment for capacity assessment and planning
- Monitor database integrity to ensure consistent data for business operations
- Create processes and documents for audit standards. Work with internal and external auditor
- Develop and monitor database backup and recovery plans
- Develops a methodology for the ongoing assessment of database performance and the identification of problem areas
- Provides input and assessment during the development and enhancement of production applications including working with applications, technical support and business units during the design, development and implementation of applications
- Work with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies
- Leads and works independently on most projects and assignments
- Responsible for the support of complex software-based systems in the supported areas
- Maintain and monitor secure user access based on recognized standards and methods
- Implement and monitor database security models to mitigate information security risks
- Responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of custom software, or the installation and maintenance of purchased software systems
- Required to produce documentation such as systems requirements, designs, and plans as requested by management
Requirements
For Success
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 8+ years’ IT experience
- 5 years’ experience in development and support of Microsoft SQL DB2 a plus but not required
- TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Working experience and knowledge in the following:
- SQL server 2016 or above
- SQL server security, authorization, and auditing best practice
- SQL server upgrades and migrations
- SQL server AlwaysOn availability groups
- Create and troubleshoot complex SQL server jobs
- Write complex database queries, stored procedures and views
- Database performance tuning and maintenance
- Virtualization/Cloud/ SSAS/PAAS
- Azure/AWS/VMware
- Work with 3rd party database support vendors
Conditions of Employment Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to pass a background & credit check
- This is a full-time position that requires schedule flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Work Environment: Marietta, Georgia and Remote.
- Travel: Up to 0%.
FLSA Status: Exempt Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and become a vital part of our team! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pay Range USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.