[Remote] Database Administrator VI

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Goldbelt Nighthawk, LLC provides software development and cybersecurity solutions. The Database Administrator VI will provide senior-level database administration, development, performance tuning, data management, backup and recovery, and database integration support while maintaining database availability, integrity, performance, security, and recoverability.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade and maintain database(s) and underlying server infrastructure. This includes updating processes, data flows, and objects (usually shown in diagrams)
• Maintain databases at recommended maintenance levels prescribed by the product manufacturer
• Monitor data retrieval from the database to determine performance improvements
• Provide database performance tuning in support of improving applications performance and system-wide database contention and concurrent user tuning
• Maintain performance and tuning plans for online processes and databases
• Develop and maintain interfaces to allow existing exterior systems to exchange data and provide unique support required for various database applications
• Maintain a complete inventory of database and application interconnections and interfaces
• Assure maximum continuity of operations by minimizing database and data replication downtime associated with database modification or recovery
• Perform data/database backup and recovery routines for data integrity and recoverability
• Provide support to software and report developers with developing efficient application and report queries
• Provide support to software and report developers to troubleshoot issues that may be database or data related
• Maintain changes to the existing database structures and maintain software to provide synchronization
• Develop database solutions for application requirements when defined
• Perform production control and quality control functions (batch submissions, checking and corrections)
• Merge data from various data sources import/export data from databases; extract and combine data from different sources
• Ensure that input data and output data and databases are correct and continually checked for accuracy and completeness
• Correct data accuracy and completeness errors when identified
• Produce exports of specific subsets of data
• Provide analysis of data and anomaly identification
• Recommend and implement corrective measures
• Develop data management and analysis procedures

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of database administration, development, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and data management
• Knowledge of database architecture, structures, interfaces, data flows, and integration
• Knowledge of database security, availability, integrity, and recoverability practices
• Knowledge of data quality, analysis, and data management principles
• Ability to troubleshoot complex database and data-related problems
• Ability to develop database solutions supporting application requirements
• Ability to analyze data quality, performance, and system behavior
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in database administration, database development, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience administering production databases
• Experience with database performance monitoring and tuning
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and data integrity processes
• Experience developing or maintaining database interfaces and data exchanges
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Database Administration, or a related technical field

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

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