Unicom Technologies - Topeka, KS

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Topeka, KS
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Database Administrator (DBA) position in Topeka, Kansas, is a hybrid role that involves assisting in the installation, development, and maintenance of data structures or databases that align with the organization's information architecture and data security requirements. The DBA will work closely with business applications and supporting software and tools to ensure optimal performance and data storage. This role includes conducting feasibility studies related to database development, designing, implementing, and modifying databases as necessary. The DBA will establish procedures for distributing stored or processed data in formats required by users while ensuring appropriate security protections are in place based on the data content and transmission methods. In addition to database management, the DBA will integrate systems through effective database design and will be responsible for developing, executing, or monitoring plans and documentation for installation, acceptance testing, implementation, or data conversion. The role also involves managing data retention, archiving, restoration, and disposal in accordance with user needs and organizational requirements for electronic records management. Periodic testing of data recovery from backups is also a critical responsibility. The DBA will participate in research and resolution of technical issues, providing technical assistance to developers in support of the database and data model. This includes consulting with various stakeholders such as programmer/system analysts, business users, and third-party vendors to address database and application software issues. The DBA will provide software and application support during normal work hours and will also be on-call for application schedules and processes outside of regular hours. Additionally, the DBA will convert or transfer database files or tables from existing storage locations and formats to new ones, developing and testing automated means for these conversions. Collaboration with integrated systems administrators is essential for implementing and maintaining integrations across enterprise business applications, including security and data integrations. The DBA will monitor overall system health and identify performance issues within the Database IT infrastructure, analyzing failures and initiating corrective actions as needed. Establishing optimum values for database parameters and monitoring performance or resource utilization of in-production information systems are key tasks, along with reporting utilization trends and exceptions to target values. The DBA will also be responsible for testing the execution of the Disaster Recovery plan to ensure business continuity and system recovery, coordinating participation from business users. Documentation is a critical aspect of this role, as the DBA will prepare and update software and application documentation as projects and service requests are implemented. This includes developing and documenting technical processes, environmental lifecycles, application infrastructure, security, and testing procedures to adapt to peer and customer environments. The DBA will specify policies and standards for safeguarding applications and ensuring data integrity, accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality. Finally, the DBA will assist in testing information system software and tools, collaborating with development, business, training, and testing units to ensure that software upgrades meet business needs and application availability.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the installation, development, and maintenance of data structures or databases.
  • Conduct feasibility studies related to database development, designing, implementing, and modifying databases.
  • Establish procedures for distributing stored or processed data with appropriate security protections.
  • Integrate systems through effective database design.
  • Develop, execute, or monitor plans/documentation for installation, acceptance testing, implementation, or data conversion.
  • Manage data retention, archiving, restoration, and disposal in accordance with user needs.
  • Participate in research and resolution of technical issues and provide technical assistance to developers.
  • Consult with various stakeholders on database and application software issues.
  • Provide software and application support during normal work hours and on-call support outside of normal hours.
  • Convert or transfer database files or tables from existing storage locations and formats to new ones.
  • Collaborate with integrated systems administrators to implement and maintain integrations across enterprise business applications.
  • Monitor overall system health and identify performance issues within the Database IT infrastructure.
  • Analyze failures and initiate corrective actions as needed.
  • Establish optimum values for database parameters and monitor performance or resource utilization.
  • Test execution of the Disaster Recovery plan for business continuity and system recovery.
  • Prepare and update software and application documentation as projects are implemented.
  • Develop and document technical processes, environmental lifecycles, and application infrastructure.
  • Specify policies and standards for safeguarding applications and ensuring data integrity.
  • Assist in testing information system software and tools.

Requirements

  • Experience in database management and administration.
  • Proficiency in database design and implementation.
  • Knowledge of data security requirements and information architecture.
  • Ability to conduct feasibility studies related to database development.
  • Experience with data retention, archiving, and restoration processes.
  • Strong analytical skills to monitor database performance and resource utilization.
  • Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and provide technical assistance.
  • Experience in testing and executing Disaster Recovery plans.

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with automated means for data conversion.
  • Experience with enterprise business applications and integrations.
  • Knowledge of application infrastructure and security standards.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunity for contract to hire
  • Access to professional development resources
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