Lead Database Administrator

Lead Database Administrator

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job summary:

We are seeking a lead Database Administrator for our client to maintain database solutions. This position helps ensure databases are secure, scalable, compliant and optimized for end-user performance. This role is responsible for being a DBA lead, for mentoring other DBAs and acting as a Data Management liaison.



location: West Des Moines, Iowa

job type: Contract

salary: $50 - 55 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Analyzes and evaluates reported problems, take responsibility for resolution, and prevent recurrence.
• Develops, tests, implements, troubleshoots, and supports data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
• Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implements new releases; completes maintenance requirements.
• Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommends optimum access techniques; coordinates installation requirements.
• Pro-actively manages database Performance Tuning and Optimization.
• Develops and implements database business continuity plans and procedures.
• Creates new databases, tables, views, indexes, scheduled jobs, triggers, logins, etc. based on system specifications.
• Tunes data warehouse and other database systems for optimal performance and reliability.
• Performs index and statistics maintenance.
• Develops, implements, administers and maintains operational automation scripting.
• Maintains technical documentation related for the database systems and processes.
• Provides after-hours and weekend escalation support as required.
• Coaches, trains and mentors other employees on proper access and use of database systems.
• Responsible for reporting risks that are identified to the appropriate team and/or management. Additionally, responsible for managing, monitoring and reporting risks within the scope of your work area, to include, but not limited to Information Security risks.

• Actively supports the culture and embraces our core values of Work as Partners, Communicate Openly and Honestly, Demonstrate Excellence and Champion Change in all interactions.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 6 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• SSIS
• Database Administration
• SQL Server
• data processing

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.