Database Administrator

Roles and responsibilities include developing proficiency on at least one platform, installing, configuring and maintaining database server software, planning, testing, implementing and monitoring database backup and recovery processes, conducting database performance monitoring and tuning, assisting in creating Reporting Services reports, designing and maintaining user security access to custom databases, configuring SQL Server monitoring utilities, participating in service and vendor reviews, expanding technical knowledge, and submitting and retrieving data files as required by the State (IWAS).

Responsibilities

Develop proficiency on at least one platform; Installs, configures and maintains database server software; Plans, tests, implements and monitors database backup and recovery processes; Conducts database performance monitoring and performs appropriate database tuning tasks to maintain optimal application and reporting response times; Assists in creating Reporting Services reports as needed; Designs, configures and maintains user security access to custom databases to support application functionality and reports; Configuration of SQL Server monitoring utilities for SQL server management of development and production environments; Participate in service and vendor reviews and evaluations; Expand technical knowledge in own and related discipline for functional areas supported and keep abreast of new techniques and procedures; Submission and retrieval of data files as required by the State (IWAS)

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Systems or related; 2 Years of experience