Database Administrator III
Danvers, MA

Job Description

The Database Administrator III is responsible for performance, security, and integrity of the database as well as planning, architecting, developing, and managing databases and procedures to support enterprise applications and business functions.

Essential Functions:

* Develops database architecture and standards.
* Develops and maintains database communications infrastructure and topology.
* Configures and upgrades database software.
* Maintains the overall enterprise database architecture including number of instances and how each is used.
* Designs and implements databases in conjunction with the application development and Enterprise Data Analyst teams.
* Evaluates database features and related products.
* Performs database application tuning and performance monitoring.
* Provides consultation and trouble shooting for the development team.
* Establishes and maintains sound backup and recovery policies and procedures in conjunction with the Server System Administrators.
* Sets up and maintains database documentation and standards.
* Interfaces with database vendors for technical support.
* Implements and maintains database security.
* Plans database growth and changes (capacity planning).
* Provides 7X24 database support for production databases.

Other Functions:

* Performs other functions as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and with a team under supervisor.
* Ability to sit for an extended period of time.
* Ability to talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask the right questions to surface essential requirements information.
* Knowledge of and ability to use SQL and Project
* Exceptional analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skills
* Must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and have strong organizational skills
* Ability to take after hour calls.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands:

* Primarily sedentary work in a general office environment
* Ability to communicate and exchange information
* Ability to comprehend and interpret documents and data
* Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, and moving objects (up to 10 lbs.)
* Requires manual dexterity to use computer, telephone and peripherals
* May be required to work extended hours for special business needs
* May be required to travel at least 25% of time based on business needs

Minimum Education:

* Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Preferred

Minimum Related Work Experience:

Bachelor's degree experience requirements:

* 5 years' experience in database management in UNIX based DB2 and/or Oracle databases and warehouses
* 3 years' experience developing, deploying, and refining system architectures and solutions incorporating complex, multi-terabyte UNIX based DB2, and/or Oracle databases and data warehouses.

Master's degree experience requirements:

* 3 years' experience in database management in UNIX based DB2 and/or Oracle databases and warehouses
* 2-3 years' experience developing, deploying, and refining system architectures and solutions incorporating complex, multi-terabyte UNIX based DB2, and/or Oracle databases and data warehouses.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.