Database Administrator III

Full-time - Mid Level

Birmingham, AL

About the position

Under limited supervision, the Database Administrator III designs, configures, and manages databases to ensure the integrity, security, and accessibility of data. This role installs, administers, and provides problem-resolution support for system software and third-party productivity tools. May act as a lead or mentor to lower-level employees. You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and implements most aspects of database management and may begin to specialize in one aspect of database management.
• Communicates with other business groups to evaluate and recommend the purchase and utilization of software products.
• Configures database parameters and defines data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing requirements.
• Defines standards for physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration.
• Assists with the acquisition, installation, network configuration, deployment, and maintenance of database systems.
• Ensures the proper scheduling of database back-up tasks and the completion of scheduled tasks.
• Maintains internally developed and/or third-party database administration software.
• Measures DBMS performance and modifies system-level configuration to optimize performance.
• Develops, documents, implements, and maintains disaster recovery procedures.
• Keeps abreast of the latest technical developments and trends in database systems support.
• Monitors and tunes systems to ensure good performance, reliability, and availability.
• Identifies and documents major systems support processes.
• Evaluates, recommends and cost-justifies systems software solutions.
• Acts as lead/mentor to other employees in the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Possesses and applies broad knowledge of database principles and practices.
• Broad knowledge of database definition, design, and configuration.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and understanding of relational model principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, track and monitor technical issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with Oracle, Db2, PostgreSQL and CloudSQL.
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows Server, Storage, Network and Security.
• Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery configurations.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge derived from experiences with more complex database systems.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage options
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• Holiday pay