Job Description :
SQL DBA with ETL,
Austin, TX
6+ Months Contract
Phone + Skype
Description:
shall perform the following support tasks:
· Install/tailor new releases of and upgrades or patches to associated database management product software.
· Create and maintain database entities, including instances, databases, table spaces, and tables in support of SDE EO administered databases.
· Make changes to the structure of database meta data and support any application changes.
· Make recommendations of database migration path to insure optimal performance and availability, which shall be provided to COR/VA PM(s) for review and approval prior to any migration.
· Review performance of databases on the open systems and mainframe platforms and provide and implement COR/VA PM(s) approved recommendations for improved performance.
· Write, modify, and debug database specific SQL and PL/SQL queries.
· Where appropriate, coordinate database administration duties with System and Network Administrators to ensure compatibility with hardware and operating systems configurations.
· Diagnose and correct problems that occur within databases and application interfaces.
· Recommend strategies for problem notification and availability reporting in database software and applications. All recommendations shall be provided to COR/VA PM(s) prior to any implementation.
· Assist in developing, backup/recovery, high availability and disaster recovery strategies. All recommended strategies shall be provided to COR/VA PM(s) prior to any implementation.
· Assist in developing Security strategies consistent with VA regulations and policies and industry best practices. All recommended strategies shall be provided to COR/VA PM(s) prior to any implementation.
· Troubleshoot problems and take corrective action, coordinate Contractor specific technical support as necessary.
· Support users, other software Contractor teams, and database administrators with problems, projects, and implementations.
· Analyze database infrastructure to insure compliance with VA security standards, database performance considerations, and reverse engineering of existing database environments.
· When assigned to VA initiatives, develop schedules and plans, communicate progress to management in both verbal and written formats, identify barriers, identify and evaluate alternatives.
· Providing Off-hour Support.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum education/ minimum experience required:
Bachelor''s Degree in Computer science, Electronics Engineering or other Engineering or Technical discipline is required with 5 years of experience. Or 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education