IT Database Administrator

Full-time - Mid Level

Cincinnati, OH

Hospitals

About the position

The Database Administrator reviews, evaluates, monitors, and maintains databases for UC Health. The role involves applying extensive knowledge of database design and configuration to monitor existing databases, resolving performance and capacity issues, writing scripts for automation, and ensuring the security and integrity of databases. The position also includes working with IS&T staff and vendors to define specifications, coordinate deployments, and provide technical expertise in installation and maintenance of database systems.

Responsibilities

• Applies extensive knowledge of database design and configuration to monitor existing databases.
• Resolves database performance & capacity issues in a timely manner.
• Writes scripts to automate database backups and performs periodic testing of database.
• Monitors web sites of database vendors for information on available software fixes and applies those fixes when appropriate.
• Coordinates with other IS&T staff members and users to resolve system problems.
• Applies upgrades on all servers and systems to minimize problems in accordance with vendor specifications.
• Administers, maintains, develops and implements policies/procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of databases.
• Evaluates various software tools that will help in monitoring and problem resolutions.
• Ability to interpret and write complex SQL queries.
• Works with vendors to define specifications.
• Works with IS&T staff to coordinate deployment including database replications, failover and clusters.
• Monitors performance to ensure appropriate service of all new systems.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to junior members of the team.
• Documents application information, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and database structures.
• Provides necessary documentation for network, installations, configurations, procedures, and other related network functions.
• Identifies data sources and constructs data diagrams, data flow diagrams and documents processes.
• Encourages and displays actions that result in high client satisfaction.
• Provides effective coordination with vendors, consultants, users, and IS&T staff.
• Ensures that change management procedures are followed.
• Provides input to project charters and task level detail for project plans.
• Monitors, updates, and enters new tasks in TSD.
• Enters PTO information in THA payroll application.
• Updates the team calendar in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science focusing on Computer Science is preferred; combination of education will be considered.
• Good understanding of networking.
• At least 3 - 5 years of computer experience.