Database Administrator at Horizontal Talent in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Database Administrator to join their dynamic team. This role is integral to the design, implementation, and support of enterprise-standard databases based on business area requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, defining, and implementing database backup/recovery and security strategies, as well as installing and supporting DBMS (Database Management Systems) software and tools.

Key Responsibilities:
- Translate logical data models or user specifications into a physical design
- Create physical database structures for development, test, and production environments
- Coordinate with system engineers to configure servers for DBMS product installation and database creation
- Install, configure, and maintain DBMS product software on database and application servers
- Provide consultation to application development teams on DBMS product technical issues and techniques
- Implement monitoring procedures to maximize database availability and performance
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve database problems
- Coordinate downtime with application development teams and system engineers to implement approved changes

Basic Entry Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical or scientific field
- Five plus years of applicable experience in IT or three plus years of in-depth experience in the design, implementation, administration, and support of a database
- Experience with operating systems software, networking tools, application development, multidimensional tools, knowledge of relational databases, logical modeling, and data warehouse
- Previous airline experience is ideal

Major Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of integrity and trust
- Strong teamwork skills
- Technical expertise
- Dedication and functional expertise
- Strong planning and problem-solving skills
- Task management skills

The successful candidate will also be responsible for creating and maintaining high performance, scalable, and stable database solutions. They will work with customers, deployment squads, and product management to identify and document use case scenarios. They will also design databases solutions that are highly available and meet disaster recovery requirements. This role requires a commitment to learning new database technologies as necessary and a dedication to delivering quality work on time.

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.