Database Administrator

Title- Database Administrator Location- Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid schedule) Duration- 12+ months Pay Rate Range- $60/hr to $65/hr on W2 Job Description Creates and maintains databases for test, development and production environments to support the business. Analyzes, tests, and implements physical database design. Documents environment and maintains current patches. Ensures data recovery, maintenance, data integrity, Audits the current environments, provides capacity planning. Provides technical knowledge working with system administrators, technical managers, developers, and architects. Preferred Requirements • Strong technical knowledge of SQLServer database administration for SQLServer 2014,2016,2017, 2019 and 2022. • Strong technical knowledge of Oracle database administration for 12c,19c and 21c. • Experienced with SQLServer Integration Services i.e. SSIS package development and implementation, reporting services. • Experienced with Database replication technologies i.e. mirroring, log shipping, replication • Experienced with Oracle Automatic Storage Management (ASM), RAC and Data Guard technology. • Experienced with Oracle and SQLServer Major Version upgrade • Experienced with T-SQL, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting, PowerShell Scripting • Experienced with Windows/SQLServer Clustering and AlwaysOn Failover Cluster. • Experienced with managing PostgreSQL and MySQL Databases. Essential Responsibilities • Experience with SQLServer Database Administration for which includes Database Backup and Recovery Performance Tuning and Business Continuity. • Experience with Oracle Database Administration for which includes Database Backup and Recovery, Performance Tuning and Business Continuity. • Consultation: Work cross-organizationally to drive adoption of standard tools, and improved data integrity. Ensure IT solutions have sound data management practices. Provide subject matter expertise and consultation on data aspects of new and/or changing IT solutions. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in technology, Science, Business or related field, or 8 years of experience equivalent to the position. • Strong communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets. • Strong Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results. • Excellent problem solving, data governance acumen, and analytical skills. • Demonstrated experience with distributed computing, data visualization, data architecture and structure, statistical modeling, and predictive modeling. • Experience with machine learning. • Experience designing, developing and delivering reporting solutions and providing insight to business. • Demonstrated ability to identify and recommend BI solutions to fulfill business requirements. Top 3–5 Required Skills • Hands-on experience with Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MariaDB. • Performance tuning, patching, database builds. • Backup and recovery expertise. • Scripting experience: KornShell (Unix/Linux), PowerShell (Windows). • Experience with ServiceNow.