Database Administrator: Security, Performance & DR

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus seeks a Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain secure database systems, ensuring data integrity and availability. The role requires on-call support and occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, configuring software, backing up data, and enforcing security controls. You will participate in disaster recovery planning and stay current with database technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• DBA Certification preferred.
• Two years of experience as a Database Administrator, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements database structures and security measures to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Monitors and optimizes database performance to ensure efficient data processing and retrieval.
• Installs and configures database software and related tools to support business operations.
• Establishes, maintains and monitors sound backup and recovery policies and procedures to minimize data loss in case of system failures.
• Collaborates with others to troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues; manages database security and access needs.
• Keeps up-to-date with emerging trends in database management and certifications.
• Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans and participates in capacity planning.

Skills

SQL & PL/SQL

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus seeks a Database Administrator to design, implement, and maintain secure database systems, ensuring data integrity and availability. The role requires on-call support and occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities include monitoring performance, configuring software, backing up data, and enforcing security controls. You will participate in disaster recovery planning and stay current with database technologies.