IS Epic Database Administrator

 

 

 

Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of company databases. Implements data models and database designs, data access and table maintenance codes; resolves database performance issues, database capacity issues, replication, and other distributed data issues.Ability to work on call schedules to meet job requirements; requires routine after-hours support and occasional overnight travel.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Designs and implements database structures and security measures to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Monitors and optimizes database performance to ensure efficient data processing and retrieval. Detects, troubleshoots and resolves database related performance problems.
• Installs and configures database software and related tools to support business operations. Maintains databases, installing patches and upgrades to database environments.
• Establishes, maintains and monitors sound backup and recovery policies and procedures to minimize data loss in case of system failures. Sets up and maintains documentation and security control standards.
• Collaborates with others to troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues. Manages database security, collaborating to determine appropriate database access needs; provides gatekeeper function for database access.
• Keeps up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in database management and suggests how to best leverage these new capabilities. Keeps up to date on DBA training and certifications.
• Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans, routinely testing DR scenarios. Participates in capacity planning exercises to forecast database management requirements.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in related Computer Science areas, or equivalent experience, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

DBA Certification, preferred.

Skills:

• Advanced skills in SQL, PL/SQL, database design, database tuning and performance optimization.
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

Experience:

Two years of experience as a Database Administrator, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Decision Making

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"