Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience managing relational and non-relational databases.
Proficient in physical database design.
Experience in Microsoft SQL Server Systems and MySQL Administration.
Understanding of data reporting and visualization, e.g., dashboards.
Experience linking disconnected data sets to meet business requirements.
Strong analytical skills, especially in data consolidation from diverse data sets.
Proven experience in data warehouse management & ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
Relevant database certifications on MS-SQL.
Familiarity with other databases systems such as PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, NoSQL, and other common and emerging open-source database technologies.
Working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux Operating Systems and Database licensing models.
Good communication skills (oral & written)

Database Administrator Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.
Three (3) years of experience managing relational and non-relational databases.
Proficient in physical database design.
Experience in Microsoft SQL Server Systems and MySQL Administration.
Understanding of data reporting and visualization, e.g., dashboards.
Experience linking disconnected data sets to meet business requirements.
Strong analytical skills, especially in data consolidation from diverse data sets.
Proven experience in data warehouse management & ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
Relevant database certifications on MS-SQL.
Familiarity with other databases systems such as PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL, NoSQL, and other common and emerging open-source database technologies.
Working knowledge of Windows Server and Linux Operating Systems and Database licensing models.
Good communication skills (oral & written)

Design, administer, and support databases across development, test, and production environments, both on-premises and in cloud environments
Collaborate with Infrastructure and other Technology teams on hardware requirements and support needs
Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance with established standards
Implement backup and recovery strategies for business databases
Conduct regular reviews to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, configuration guidelines, and procedures
Develop and maintain documentation for database architecture, security, configuration, and operations for all systems
Perform capacity planning and optimize database performance.
Design Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and High Availability solutions for databases.
Manage database projects in collaboration with Applications, Software, and IT security teams
Monitor and enhance database system performance in alignment with Service Level Agreements

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