Database Administrator, Baltimore

The main function of a Database Administrator is to provide database support on a variety of hardware and software platforms and peripherals.

Job Responsibilities:

" Provide database and system on-site support

" Monitor, collect statistical information, and provide reporting on capacity and system performance

" Based on statistics, make recommendations to maintain and improve capacity and system performance

" Monitor the system, and act upon system and application automated alerts

" Perform diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of software, o/s, and database issues (ex. correcting installation, configuration, or data problems)

" Plan and perform software installation, configuration, upgrade and patching

" Plan and perform database configuration, maintenance, upgrade and patching

" Perform and manage system and database backups

" Perform manual switch to redundant system / database components, in case of system failure

Qualifications:

" Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required

" 0-2 years experience required

" Experience in providing technical support, covering database administration and operations to include monitoring maintenance capacity, performance monitoring/planning and incident/problem troubleshooting and resolution

" Strong knowledge of SQL

" Understanding of Help Desk tools and trouble ticket tracking processes

" Understanding of support agreements and their implied service levels

" Proven ability to write excellent technical documentation