Database Administrator, #28320

Inside Higher Ed; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Missouri is seeking a full-time Database Administrator responsible for the administration and maintenance of Unidata and MS SQL Server databases. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and at least four years of relevant experience in database administration. Strong SQL troubleshooting skills and a detail-oriented approach are essential for this role that also requires excellent communication abilities. Applications must be submitted through the college's website.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in database administration.
• Proficiency in SQL development and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Unidata databases is preferred.
• Proficiency in developing, troubleshooting and optimizing SQL.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Unidata databases and higher education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and manage MS SQL servers in a high-availability environment.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and integrity of all databases.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and optimize system and database performance.
• Create and administer database backup strategies.
• Review and implement changes to database architecture.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and optimize system and database performance; tune clustered SQL servers.
• Assist end-users in developing and using database reporting tools.
• Manage capacity planning and monitor database health.
• Create and administer database backup strategies as part of a lifecycle.
• Configure and tune MS SQL server on current/future Windows server OS for uptime and performance.
• Oversee upgrades, conversions, and deployments.
• Write technical documentation for IT audiences.
• Comply with IT procedures for reporting inappropriate content on SCC equipment.

Skills

Database security

SQL optimization

Troubleshooting

Project planning

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MS SQL Server

Unidata

Job description

Overview

St. Charles Community College is located just west of St. Louis, nestled in the heart of growing St. Charles County. Established in 1986, SCC is a public, comprehensive two-year community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC also provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities.

We are seeking a full-time Database Administrator who will be responsible for the administration, architecture and maintenance of the College's Unidata and MS SQL Server databases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install and manage entire lifecycle of MS SQL servers in a high-availability environment.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and integrity of all databases. Stay current with best practices for database security and availability.
• Review, evaluate and implement requests for changes to database architecture.
• Analyze, troubleshoot and optimize system and database performance. Tune and balance clustered SQL servers.
• Assist end-users in developing and using database reporting tools.
• Manage and provide capacity planning.
• Monitor database server performance and health.
• Create and administer a proper database backup strategy as a part of a Managed Information Lifecycle.
• Configure and tune MS SQL server on current and future versions of Microsoft server operating systems to achieve maximum uptime and performance.
• Oversee and perform upgrades, conversions, and deployments.
• Write technical documentation for internal IT audiences.
• Comply with IT procedure for reporting child pornography on SCC equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related discipline plus four years full-time relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with implementations, upgrades and patching databases.
• Proficiency in developing, troubleshooting and optimizing SQL.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting ability.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be a creative problem solver with project planning skills and a desire to learn new technologies.
• Experience with Unidata databases and higher education strongly preferred.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://stchas.aaimtrack.com/jobs/677789-115640.html