Database Administrator

Foxconn Industrial Internet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet is seeking a capable Database Administrator in the Houston area to maintain secure, reliable databases and optimize performance. The role focuses on ensuring data integrity and efficient operation across production environments.

You will install, configure, and monitor database systems, manage access and security, and collaborate with IT staff to meet business goals. Documentation and backups are essential parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of database administration experience preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and update database software and servers.
• Monitor performance and tune databases for speed and efficiency.
• Implement security measures and manage user access.
• Develop and test backup and recovery plans to prevent data loss.
• Ensure data integrity and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with developers on data-related projects.

Skills

Database administration

Security & backups

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

A database administrator (DBA) isresponsible for managing and maintaining an organization’s databases to ensure they are secure, reliable, and perform efficiently. Key duties include installing and configuring database systems, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security measures, backups, and recovery plans. They also manage user access and permissions, ensure data integrity, and work with other IT staff to meet business needs.

Core responsibilities

• Installation and configuration: Install, configure, and update database software and servers.
• Performance monitoring and tuning: Continuously monitor database systems for performance issues and optimize them for speed and efficiency.
• Security and access management: Implement security measures, manage user accounts and permissions, and ensure data is protected from unauthorized access.
• Backup and recovery: Develop and implement regular backup and recovery plans to prevent data loss in case of system failure.
• Data integrity: Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data within the databases.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical problems and user-reported issues.
• Planning and development: Assist in the design and development of database structures and schemas to meet new requirements.

Additional duties

• Provide technical support and training to database users.
• Write and maintain documentation for database procedures.
• Monitor and manage storage space for archives.
• Collaborate with software developers and other IT staff on data-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)
• Database administration: 2-5 years (Preferred)
• Oracle: 2-5 years (Preferred)
• PostgreSQL/MySQL: 2 year (Preferred)