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DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR INTERMEDIATE

Job Title DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR INTERMEDIATE
Salary $45,666.00 – $68,500.00 Annually
Job Type INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Location VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN FULTON COUNTY, GA
Department INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field supplemented by two (2) years of Database Administration experience ; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: None.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Extensive knowledge of database concepts, and Sequel Query Language (SQL). Data modeling concepts knowledge, and experience with modern Database such as MS SQL*Server or Oracle. Knowledge of Oracle databases and application servers. Database Performance Tuning and Database High Availability knowledge. Database Backup & recover skills. Familiarity with Performance tuning and Optimization. Experience with backups, restores, and recovery models. Strong communication and collaboration skills, attention to detail, and high level of team work. Must be highly analytical and have a keen sense of problem-solving.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER ALLOCATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.

Purpose of Classification:
A Database Adminstrator administers relational databases, installing databases and application software and configuring of that database software, assigning database storage space to users, troubleshooting database and configuration problems. Follows established technical standards and guidelines for the effective use of databases, ensuring high availability, performance and reliability. Implements database solutions according to the design and direction of senior Database administrators.

Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Employee handles database implementation. Implements standard database solution or new solutions in accordance to provided design documents. Installs and configure database software following documented standards. Installs and configure application software.

Performance Monitoring and Tuning is also required. Monitor the state of county databases for optimal performance, reliability and resource consumption. Performs corrective actions and consults with senior staff when necessary. Availability/Backup and Recovery is also a function that this position will work with. Protect data from hardware, software and human failure. Implement disaster-recovery procedures and policies. Implement High-Availability solutions to reduce outages. Provide for and implement database backups.

Implement User and Data Security is a important function of this position. Assign users to database sources and determine appropriate levels of data access to said databases. Ensure data security through standard server security best practices. Incident diagnosis and resolution is a duty that will be implemented. Monitor Help desk for incident and communicate with application and infrastructure staff to resolve incidents. Assist application staff and implementation teams with incident diagnosis and resolution.

Database management reports will be used to review database configuration. This will be used to modify or confirm desired database configuration. Database storage usage statistics will be used to provide information to management for evaluation.

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