Database Administrator

Primary Purpose
The Database Administrator designs, administers and maintains enterprise database systems, including Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL and/or Progress. Works with development and infrastructure teams to implement new applications, enhancements, and upgrades. Tunes the databases for optimal performance and recommends improvements in the environment.
The Database Administrator will assist developers with tuning of code to ensure successful implementations and provides support for database architecture and systems.  The Database Administrator participates in disaster recovery tests and manages backup processes and monitors growth of systems to proactively prevent issues from occurring.  The Database Administrator will provide database design and support for application and infrastructure projects and acts as a database subject matter expert. 

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge Required

• Intermediate RDBMS skills in one or more of the following: SQL Server, Oracle, Progress, MySQL or DB2

• Intermediate skills in UNIX, Windows and/or mainframe Operating Systems

• Good time/project management skills

• Good attention to detail

• Good problem solving skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science

If you are interested,  give me a call. Greg Cole, Search Consultant, blueStone, LLC at 847.440.2452 - greg.cole@bluestonestaffing.com