Database Admin Position

You will be in charge of keeping our most valuable assets organized and protected.

Database administrators will manage all our data, making it accessible, secure, and organized. We need exceptionally smart people with a passion for technology to work on cutting edge projects.

Our co-location is outside NYC and in Virginia outside Washington, DC. We would prefer someone located within driving distance of the city, but it is certainly not required.

We need database administrators with:

• Hands on experience designing and managing databases
• Hands on experience designing, creating, and maintaining Data Warehouses
• Hands on experience with system data specifics and schema changes
• The ability to provide support for product implementation
• The ability to manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of production databases
• Experience with MS SQL, MySQL, Linux, Apache, and other similar technologies.
• Experience monitoring databases to determine performance issues and provide feedback on problem areas.
• The ability to administer and maintain front-end processors to include activities such as database backups, archival of data, system upgrades and troubleshooting hardware or communication problems
• The ability to work with others in determining impact of database changes on other systems.

DBA's will be asked to:

• Manage configuration, maintenance, and problem resolution on assigned production systems.
• Perform routine maintenance of data tables, indices, views, and catalogs on all production systems.
• Develop and maintain database dictionary documentation materials, as appropriate, and ensures accuracy and timeliness of product documentation.
• Identify user access levels and security for each segment of one or more data items such as insert, update, select, or delete data.
• Provide data to help calculate optimum values for database parameters required to maximize database performance.
• Gather information and assists with training, support and resolution of problems.
• Provide technical and application level support to customers to ensure optimal implementation of products.
• Evaluate customer and/or end user operations and make recommendations for the development of new product features.

Education and Experience:

We require a minimum of 5 years industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.

 

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