Duties: Provides database support for IT systems in a mainframe, client-server, and/or web-based environment. Plans and coordinates new requirements with application development staff and advises project teams on the design of complex hierarchical or relational databases. Creates, modifies, deletes, reorganizes, and performs back up and restoration of database files, as required. Monitors database performance, resolves problems, performs fine-tuning, and recommends changes to improve efficiency. Establishes and maintains database security. Provides management with status of projects, problems or other outstanding project related issues.
Experience: At least five years of progressive experience is required in providing or supporting installation, maintenance, and administration of system software and/or databases in a mainframe, client-server, and/or web-based environment. A minimum of 3 years experience must be directly related to database management. A DBA must demonstrate good communication skills and the ability to work independently or under general direction only.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or other related discipline is required. Directly related education or training can be substituted for experience at the rate of 1 year of formal education equals 9 months of experience, not to exceed a total of 18 months substitution of education or training for experience.
Desired: The following skills are desired: