Database Administrator - MySQL, MS Access, MS Excel
Database Administrator - MySQL, MS Access, MS Excel
Mantek Solutions Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
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Great Contract opportunity for a Database Administrator (MySQL, MS Access, MS Excel). Position is onsite in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Description
The Database Administrator (DBA) is tasked with the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of production databases, particularly MySQL, MS Access, and MS Excel data environments. This role is crucial for ensuring high levels of data availability and system integrity. The DBA will also develop, implement, and manage database policies and procedures to secure and maintain the data and software associated with these databases.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
Research and advise on database products, services, and standards to support purchasing and development endeavors.
Operational Management
Formal Education & Certification
JPC - 6929
Description
The Database Administrator (DBA) is tasked with the design, installation, monitoring, maintenance, and optimization of production databases, particularly MySQL, MS Access, and MS Excel data environments. This role is crucial for ensuring high levels of data availability and system integrity. The DBA will also develop, implement, and manage database policies and procedures to secure and maintain the data and software associated with these databases.
Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
- Evaluate and establish long-term strategic objectives for MySQL, MS Access, and MS Excel databases in collaboration with stakeholders and management.
- Develop database architectures and set coding standards in partnership with the development team, ensuring quality assurance.
- Design and enact systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Research and advise on database products, services, and standards to support purchasing and development endeavors.
Operational Management
- Model new database development or modifications to existing databases.
- Install and maintain necessary network components for database access, consistency, and integrity.
- Address and resolve database performance and access issues.
- Monitor and improve database operations and system performance.
- Administer physical data storage for all database systems.
- Oversee data migrations and ensure efficient data flow between systems.
- Maintain database change control and testing processes.
- Generate and support the creation of necessary reports as per business user requirements.
- Perform database transactions and security audits.
- Establish and maintain appropriate database access control levels for end-users.
- Encourage best practices for database use through routine guidance.
- Mentor and guide junior team members.
Formal Education & Certification
- A degree in computer science or a related field, with a substantial amount of relevant work experience.
- Certifications in database management or specific to MySQL, MS Access, or related fields.
- Solid knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, and practices, with a focus on MySQL and MS Access.
- Proven experience with database design, construction, installation, configuration, and support.
- Expertise in database tuning and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with data processing flowcharting techniques.
- Project management experience within a database context.
- Strong alignment with the organization's goals and understanding of data privacy laws.
- Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal abilities and the skill to research database issues as needed.
- Capable of conveying complex information in an understandable manner.
- Highly self-motivated with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Robust analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of effective task execution under pressure.
- A service-driven mindset and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Availability for on-call support as needed, with a predetermined schedule.
- Must be able to sit for long periods and have the dexterity for computer use.
- Ability to lift and move moderately heavy equipment, such as computers and peripherals.
JPC - 6929
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Contract -
Job function
Information Technology -
Industries
Software Development, Manufacturing, and Wellness and Fitness Services
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