Database Administrator (Levels I - IV)

$66,900 - $138,500/Yr

Georgia System Operations Corporation - Tucker, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Tucker, GA

Utilities

About the position

The Database Administrator is responsible for overseeing database administration activities, ensuring optimal performance, integrity, and security of database systems. This role includes the installation, configuration, and management of database systems, as well as logical and physical database design. The Database Administrator collaborates with technical and business teams, providing support and expertise while developing corporate database strategies and maintaining data quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control database objects, defining and implementing access, specification, placement, and security.
• Manage systems and network resources relating to database objects.
• Develop corporate database strategies.
• Evaluate, specify, install, configure, test, and manage DBMS and related software.
• Consult with applications analysts and end-users to implement logical/physical databases and evaluate approaches to accessing information.
• Maintain database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters and implementing new releases.
• Establish measures to ensure data integrity, data quality, and reliability.
• Maintain quality service by developing and maintaining department policies and procedures.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Participate in industry conferences and workshops to stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Provide technical support, expertise, and advice across the IT function.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Entry-level position familiarity with Database Management Systems (DBMS) and general database support expected for Database Administrator I.
• Minimum of 2 years in managing DBMS, database optimization, and troubleshooting for Database Administrator II.
• Minimum of 4 years in managing DBMS, database optimization, and troubleshooting for Database Administrator III.
• Minimum of 6 years in managing DBMS, database optimization, and troubleshooting for Database Administrator IV.

Nice-to-haves

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
• Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional
• IBM Certified Database Administrator
• Google Professional Data Engineer Certification
• MongoDB Certified DBA Associate
• AWS Certified Database - Specialty
• SAP Certified Technology Associate - Database Administrator
• Microsoft SQL Server database certifications
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Data Center Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• PostgreSQL Certified Engineer
• CompTIA Database+ Certification
• Certified Database Design Specialist
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• ITILv3 or ITILv4 Foundation

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $66,900 to $138,500 per year.
• Full-time employment with opportunities for continuous learning and growth.