Position Title: SQL DBA
Industry: Education
Location: Austin, Texas
Work Hours: 9-5, Monday-Friday
Position Summary:
- Provide technical support for the database environment including overseeing the development and organization of the databases, assessment and implementation of new technologies
- Work with architecture, application development, and operations to help achieve a state-of-the-art environment that meets current and future business objectives
- Train and develop technical support and applications staff to better utilize on-line processing databases environment.
- Provide and design tools to assist in the management of the database and transaction processing environment. DBA will work to provide a working model of our transaction processing environment for capacity assessment and planning
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Develop a methodology for the ongoing assessment of database performance and the identification of problem areas
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Develop a security scheme for the database environment, as well as assisting in disaster recovery if necessary
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Provide leadership during the development and enhancement of production applications including working with applications, technical support and operations during the design, development and implementation of applications
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Work with the transaction processing area to develop both the physical and the logical database administration functions and assists in the development of our processing database and computing environments
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Work with others in IT to build the logical database area and provide technical guidance during all phases of the development process
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Work with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies
Qualification Summary
- BE or BS Degree in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field preferred
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2 -3 years IT operation with strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
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3-5 years Microsoft SQL Server experience
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Understanding of, and experience with, server-client computing and relational database environments
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Experience with data management and data processing flowcharting techniques
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Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices
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Good understanding of the organizations goals and objectives
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Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
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Technical documentation skills
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Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
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Self motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
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Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
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Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
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Good written and oral communication skills
The position includes a benefits package with a salary of 120,000 annually.