Database Administrator I

Florida Health Care Plans; Daytona Beach (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Database Administrator I to join their team. This role involves managing and optimizing database systems, ensuring high performance and reliability. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment, focusing on database management best practices and supporting critical applications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in SQL, experience with cloud infrastructure, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while working remotely within the beautiful state of Florida.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience as a Database Administrator is required.
• Azure Database Administrator Associate certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for configuration, installation, and maintenance of database products.
• Monitor systems for issues and propose effective solutions.

Skills

SQL Queries

Database Performance Optimization

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Monitoring Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS SQL Server

SQL Server Management Studio

Azure Database

MySQL Workbench

Redgate SQL Prompt

Job description

Database Administrator I

IS: Full-time

Shift: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, On call, Weekend work as needed

Remote: Remote only within the State of Florida

Qualifications:

Education, skills, and experience:

• 4 years of job-related experience as a Database Administrator is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in configuration, installation, and maintenance of products such as Cluster services, MS SQL Server, Devops, Azure Database, on-premises versions 2016, 2019, and 2022, including installation of Service packs and cumulative updates.
• Proficiency with SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Profiler, SQL Server Management Studio Reports, SQL Server Performance Studio, Redgate SQL Prompt, Database Engine Tuning Advisor.
• Strong knowledge in writing complex SQL queries and optimizing database performance.
• Experience with database management best practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience monitoring systems for issues and proposing solutions.
• Ability to support other applications and infrastructure technologies such as third-party backup software, monitoring tools, and reporting solutions.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and independently without constant supervision.
• Security Certification from ISC2, GIAC, ISACA preferred.
• Experience developing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Experience with MySQL Workbench.
• Experience with change control management and interfaces for database and application migrations.
• Experience or exposure to the .NET Framework.
• Experience in the Healthcare Industry preferred.
• Azure Database Administrator Associate certification required or to be obtained within the first six months of employment.
• Thorough understanding of relational database operations, cloud infrastructure, and maintenance.