Associate Database Administrator

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami Gardens, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for ensuring optimal availability, performance and support of database platforms and enterprise solutions. As a core position within the IT Engineering team, the incumbent in this role institutes, monitors and tests all databases in the enterprise. He/She provides support for databases running in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. The DBA performs Tier III support for all database including SQL databases running both client server and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and troubleshoots custom application interactions with all databases.
• Creates and executes queries required to remediate all issues related to custom application database integrations.
• Creates databases, configures locations for database files and transaction logs, indexes, etc.
• In collaboration with developers, supports database migrations to newer versions, validates performance and security.
• Assists in the transition towards system and database modernization initiatives.
• Performs manual and scheduled maintenance procedures for backup, optimization, and indexing as required.
• Monitors logs, disk usage, and performance metrics to ensure functionality and accessibility.
• Troubleshoots database related issues, such as networking and connectivity problems along with performance issues.
• Develops methodology for ongoing assessment of database performance and identifies problem areas.
• Supports application development team members by performing server administration, assigning logins and granting access rights.
• Works with development team to troubleshoot application-related issues.
• Uses built-in SQL and third-party tools to collect and analyze statistical data.
• Implements solutions and optimizations, comparing results with original baselines.
• Documents work performed and communicates with stakeholders via email and the service management platform.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager's discretion.

Requirements

• AA/AS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field OR additional experience above the minimum will be considered in lieu of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience designing, writing and debugging database queries to extract, calculate or manipulate data.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in relational database administration and management strongly desired.
• At least one SQL certification, such as a MySQL DBA Oracle Certification preferred.
• Experience using a service desk platform (ITSM or trouble ticket system).
• Advanced understanding of MySQL, MS SQL, or other SQL database engines.
• Understanding of SQL management tools (such as MySQL Workbench).
• Understanding of server resources and management.
• Basic understanding of supporting software development throughout the SDLC.
• Basic understanding of scripting and automation.
• Possess the ability and willingness to quickly adjust priorities as business needs shift.
• High level of conceptualization, analytical, logic, technical, problem-solving and reasoning skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills, with an eagerness to provide outstanding customer service to internal and external clients.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, plus a variety of other word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and presentation software.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally and nationwide up to 10% of the time.
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• This job requires use and exercise of independent judgment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Great compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Work-life balance.