Database Administrator

blueStone; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

blueStone is seeking a Database Administrator to design, administer, and maintain enterprise database systems including Oracle and SQL Server. The role involves tuning databases for performance and providing support for application projects. Strong intermediate RDBMS skills and familiarity with UNIX and Windows are required.

The position requires good attention to detail and project management skills, ensuring successful implementation of applications and enhancements.

Qualifications

• Intermediate RDBMS skills in SQL Server, Oracle, Progress, MySQL, or DB2.
• Intermediate UNIX, Windows, and/or mainframe Operating Systems knowledge.
• Strong time/project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer and maintain enterprise database systems.
• Assist developers with code tuning for successful implementations.
• Participate in disaster recovery tests and manage backup processes.

Skills

RDBMS skills (SQL Server, Oracle, Progress, MySQL or DB2)

UNIX, Windows and/or mainframe Operating Systems

Time/project management skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Job description

Primary Purpose

The Database Administrator designs, administers and maintains enterprise database systems, including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL and/or Progress. Works with development and infrastructure teams to implement new applications, enhancements, and upgrades. Tunes the databases for optimal performance and recommends improvements in the environment.

The Database Administrator will assist developers with tuning of code to ensure successful implementations and provides support for database architecture and systems. The Database Administrator participates in disaster recovery tests and manages backup processes and monitors growth of systems to proactively prevent issues from occurring. The Database Administrator will provide database design and support for application and infrastructure projects and acts as a database subject matter expert.

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Intermediate RDBMS skills in one or more of the following: SQL Server, Oracle, Progress, MySQL or DB2
• Intermediate skills in UNIX, Windows and/or mainframe Operating Systems
• Good time/project management skills
• Good attention to detail
• Good problem solving skills

Education and Experience