Database Administrator I Jobs

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Thu May 18 2023 :

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities for centralized and distributed, non-clustered and clustered database architecture for Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL/MariaDB environments
• Implement, Maintain, and Support Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB.and related maintenance tools
• Remote or in-office work is available
• Provide DB related assistance to other IT teams.
• Assist with software upgrades for related applications
• Monitor and tune performance of related hardware and software
• Implementation and monitoring database security measures
• Occasional off-hours support of major system upgrades or system recovery efforts
• Other duties as required
• Recommend and implement emerging database technologies
• Assist with schema design, query optimization, and custom code review

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Must be an independent "self-starter" who also functions well in a team environment.
• Demonstrable diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to write technical reports and documentation
• A thorough understanding database security and industry best practices including account provisioning, role-based privileges.
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and operational duties
• Proficiency in a form of scripting language (ex. PowerShell, Bash, Python, etc.)
• An understanding of web, application, and database server architectures, with experience in installation, maintenance, monitoring, and configuration
• Familiarity with automation concepts
• Proficiency in at least one SQL languange variant.

Job Requirements:

• Experience or course work administering Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle or other multi-user, relational database software
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
• Experience or course work with Linux/Unix or Windows Server operating systems
• Experience or course work in SQL programming
• At least one year of relevant job experience or course work including database administration support duties

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $58,000 - $63,000

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