Systems Engineer - Database Administration

Essential Functions

• Carry out the research, design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of our enterprise data storage software, architectures, tools, methodologies and best practices.
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
• Maintain and monitor physical data storage for database systems.
• Develop routines to help end-users leverage best practices in database utilization.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Create database objects.
• Develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies in conjunction with application development staff.
• Design and implement database recovery plans that cover a wide range of scenarios from recovery of a single table, to the recovery of all databases in the event of a disaster.
• Define and/or implement access controls to our data.
• Educate Staff on new database technologies and practices.
• Test new software products and releases as well as hardware devices.
• Aid in establishing standards and trouble reporting procedures.
• Aid in system performance monitoring, reporting and tuning.
• Aid in the integration of multiple hardware platforms.
• Participate in the Disaster Recovery plan and rehearsals.
• Design new or revised architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements and provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.
• Remain abreast of company and industry directions.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent and continued field specific education.

Experience

• 3-5 years practical experience in computer operations, applications and/or technical support or information security.

Other Qualifications

• A keen interest and aptitude for problem identification and resolution.
• Full understanding of operating system hardware, software, network components, security, and/or database management system.
• Ability to provide exact audit trails and recovery points during project life cycles to ensure maximum system stability.
• Ability to work cooperatively with technical and non-technical system users and industry vendors.
• Good listening ability as well as the ability to competently train others.
• Willingness to respond to problems with little notice as well as to adjust off hours scheduling to meet company project installation dates.
• Be accountable and respond when reached out to for assistance during and outside of typical work hours, this may include participating in an off-hour call list.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000 annually. This salary range is an estimate and the actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• A generous 401(k) contribution.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• An Employee Assistance Program.