Database Administrator

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Database Administrator
Boca Raton, FL
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The Database Administrator is responsible for keeping the database systems functioning in an efficient manner in both production and development environments by being an integral member of the team involved in database design, maintenance, and optimization of new and existing database systems. Having an intimate knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server is essential in order to work with developers in solving business and technical problems of a media company and its subsidiaries. The position requires the ability to multitask on several projects, as well as change focus and priority as the business needs dictate. Must be highly motivated and detailed oriented.
B. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Serves as a primary SQL Server technical resource for development teams
Verify, create, and test backup and restore plans for all database systems for purposes of all types of disaster recovery including non-production environments
Ensure all SQL and Visual Source Safe Database systems in all environments are performing in an efficient and optimized manner
Define database specifications and Entity Relationship Diagrams for new and existing database systems
Install and deploy both clustered and non-clustered new database servers
Provide recommendations and training to development staff for SQL code changes
Manage SQL Security
Monitor and report as needed on the following: Failed Scheduled jobs and feeds
Database disk usage
Database backups and restores
Improve SQL performance by finding non-optimized queries, procedures or out-dated database technologies and training development staff on how to correct
Setup and perform SQL upgrade test plans
Correct Database-related deficiencies and make recommendations for hardware-related deficiencies with respect to database servers
Reports status on projects to supervisor and communicates when issues are encountered that may affect project timeframes, milestones or objectives
Maintains current understanding of latest database technology and make forward thinking recommendations to supervisor
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