J ob Title:

Database Administrator
J ob Description: Administers Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL databases;
responsible for database integrity, security, disaster recovery, and performance
tuning; develops and enforces database administration and user standards and
procedures; audits, modifies, and amends data in systems using SQL commands,
hand-editing, and bulk import; oversees the scheduling of database projects,
database and transaction log backups, notifications, and database replication
between multiple SQL Servers and remote sites; assists developers in creating stored
procedures and SQL commands to properly query databases; Fluent in
backup/ restore and log shipping procedures; Creates documentation on database
recovery and architecture.
Required Experience
BS Degree in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science, Business
Administration, Information Technology or related field preferred
Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and
practices
Understanding of, and experience with, server-client computing and relational
database environments
Experience with data management and data processing flowcharting
techniques
Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices
Good understanding of the organizations goals and objectives
Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
Technical documentation skills
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
Self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Good written and oral communication skills
The ability to create database and security standards for SQL Server
environments
The ability to develop stored procedures, triggers, indexes, and views in
support of application development projects.
Experience in developing and maintaining relational structures including
backup/ recovery and log shipping procedures.
Specific Skills
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
MySQL
Idera and Redgate tool sets
Preferred Skills
Power shell
SSIS
Microsoft Reporting Services
Report Writing
3-5 years Microsoft SQL Server experience
2 -3 years IT operation
Responsibilities
Design and develop advanced database solutions including T-SQL stored procedures
and triggers
Monitor and maintain security and performance needs of relational databases
Monitor long running transactions and have the ability to optimize query executions
with index tuning and optimized T-SQL coding techniques
Map out conceptual design patterns for hierarchies and other complex non-
relational types of models
Install and maintain new versions and upgrades of SQL Server and MySQL
Write database documentation including data standards, procedures, and definitions
for a data dictionary.
Control access permissions and privileges
Develop, manage, maintain and test backup and recovery plans
Capacity Planning
Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure
database integrity and security
Other duties as required