Baltimore County - Towson, MD
posted about 2 months ago
The Database Administrator position in the Office of Information Technology is a part-time role that requires a strong background in database management and administration. Under general supervision, the individual will support enterprise database systems and activities, which include database design, development, maintenance, backup and recovery, modeling, integration, documentation, and tuning. The role involves overseeing and managing activities related to enterprise database systems, including the installation of enterprise database software and management of enterprise database servers. The Database Administrator will be responsible for installing, upgrading, and patching supported database systems, ensuring that database system availability meets the agreed-upon service level agreements. This includes performance tuning, capacity planning, code review, and troubleshooting. The individual will also develop, document, and implement processes for the backup, recovery, and maintenance of database systems, adhering to Baltimore County's data retention policies. In addition, the role requires the development and implementation of database security measures, disaster recovery procedures, and standard database administration procedures and policies. The Database Administrator will conduct knowledge-sharing sessions with other technical development members and maintain regular communication with management regarding project status, potential risks, and needs. Continuous professional development through workshops and classes is also expected to keep skills current in this fast-paced environment.