Systems Database Administrator

Salary Range

The expected pay range is $111,168 - $172,310. The range is based on factors like experience, education, and the market. It is subject to change.

General Description Of Position

The Systems Database Administrator is responsible for database security, integrity, performance, availability, and recoverability of databases, database servers, and related systems. They also install, configure, and maintain database servers, databases, related objects, and related software and ensure database security in support of SCFHP objectives and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide technical management and support for the organization’s database environments to ensure database security, integrity, performance, availability and recoverability of databases, database servers, and related systems.
• Develop, implement, and periodically test backup and recovery plans for the production of critical databases to ensure the business continuity plan is accurate and effective.
• Audit database security and user access to ensure HIPAA regulatory law reporting requirements are met.
• Maintain database security by controlling access to databases through authentication and authorization and performing auditing of database usage and active users.
• Monitor database server resources to ensure production environments meet performance and availability requirements.
• Install, test, secure and maintain new versions of database software, patches and other associated software application changes or upgrades.
• Work with the application development team to ensure that appropriate and efficient SQL is coded and tested prior to production deployment.
• Document database architecture, including developing and maintaining database installation and configuration procedures, data governance program, change control deployment procedures, and SQL coding guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience, training or coursework.
• Minimum three years of experience serving as a systems database administrator in a Microsoft SQL Server environment with versions currently supported by Microsoft.
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).
• Minimum three years of experience maintaining multiple database environments and regions to support production, development and test areas of business systems; including managing database security, database tuning, query optimization, and application code deployment.
• Minimum three years of experience SQL Scripting and Command Shell scripting.
• Minimum three years of experience with any of the following applicable languages/platforms: .NET, PERL, Java, SAS, VB, C++, or other modern programming language or related software.
• Minimum three years of experience with MS SQL Business Intelligence tools (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) or other enterprise business intelligence software.
• Experience maintaining a data warehouse database environment, including managing and enforcing data governance and coding best practice.
• Ability to create and maintain documentation of source code, application installation processes, technical specifications, and data governance program.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to efficiently operate all applicable computer software including computer applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to use a keyboard with moderate speed and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely when providing service to SCFHP internal departments, providers and outside entities over the telephone, in person or in writing.
• Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately prioritize and complete tasks within established timeframes.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment when making decisions within the scope of the position.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to comply with SCFHP’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform the job safely with respect to others, to property, and to individual safety.