Senior Database Administrator

Community First Health Plans; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in San Antonio is seeking a Database Administrator to provide technical expertise in SQL Server and Oracle databases. The ideal candidate will manage multiple databases, ensuring performance, security, and proper utilization of resources. Applicants should have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and a minimum of eight years of experience in database management, preferably within the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

• Experience with upgrading and migrating databases.
• Experience with installing and configuring SQL and Oracle databases.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise for MS SQL Server and Oracle databases.
• Manages multiple SQL server databases for performance and security.
• Documents database procedures and trains staff as needed.

Skills

MS SQL Server

Oracle databases

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Windows

UNIX

HPUX

LINUX

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides technical expertise and guidance relating to MS SQL Server and Oracle databases. Actively participates in project teams, work groups and development efforts as assigned. Manages multiple SQL server databases, and ensures appropriate levels of performance, availability and security. Works to assure hardware and software resources are adequately being utilized. Documents database procedures and provides training to technical and end user staff as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Experience with upgrading and migrating databases. Experience with installing, configuring, upgrading, managing and troubleshooting SQL and Oracle databases on physical and virtual servers is required.

• Four years college level work toward a degree in computer science or data processing or the equivalent in experience or training is required. Bachelor’s degree in one of the above areas is preferred. Minimum eight years experience in a related field. Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred. Work experience is required, using one or more of each of the following:
• Databases: SQL or Oracle
• Operating Systems: Windows; UNIX; HPUX; LINUX