Position: Lead OR Senior Database Administrator
Location: Remote
Job Type: 6 Months Contract - Possible extension
Hiring Manager Notes:
Job Description:
Purpose:
Assists, defines, and/or oversees database organization, standards, controls, procedures, and documentation. Provides recommendations in the definition, design, and creation of a database environment. Develops applications to help solve database solutions to business problems, data architectures, database management system facilities and capabilities, and the operation and tuning of databases. 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. Maintains database dictionaries and integrates systems through database design. Maintains and documents shell scripts and batch processes. Lead and mentor less experience Administrators.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
20% Maintains and documents shell scripts and batch processes. Develops and applies procedures for periodic database backup. Executes processes in SQL for databases such as stored procedures/functions/packages, database job, materialized view, view, synonyms, and DB link. Analyzes impact on database before making any changes to database.
20% Leads 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.
15% Develops applications to help solve database solutions to business problems, data architectures, database management system facilities and capabilities, and the operation and tuning of databases. Provides recommendations in the definition, design, and creation of a database environment.
15% Develop and implement techniques to prevent system problems, troubleshoot incidents to recover services, and support root cause analysis.
15% 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.
15% Lead, train and mentor less experience Administrators.
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 related IT field
Experience: 8 years Experience perform full data management duties, including migration and continuous integration/delivery.
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)
Proficient with SQL performance and tuning., Advanced
High-level of analytical and troubleshooting skills., Advanced
Proficient in MS Office applications., Advanced
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal., Advanced
Ability to train others., Advanced
In-depth knowledge of Oracle, DB2, MS SQL Server and similar databases, Advanced
Knowledge of structured query language (SQL), 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
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.