Junior Database Administrator

Junior Database Administrator

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Job Summary

As a Junior Database Administrator, the successful candidate will perform database administration tasks, with guidance from senior staff, for the implementation and operation of a variety of database systems and applications running on Linux and Windows server platforms, containers and Azure. The tasks which are in direct support of TRS' software development and application teams include creation of data fix scripts, database design, database analysis, restoration, configuration, performance monitoring and tuning.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and handle failed SQL Server Agent jobs, including backups and maintenance jobs
• Perform defined tasks including implementing approved user access, running established audit processes, executing approved changes requests, restoring databases to other environments as required
• Perform database administration assignments as directed to implementation and operation of database systems and applications running on Linux and Windows server platforms
• Support the complete software development life cycle from conception to deployment in an Agile environment. Including with direction, creation of DDL and data change scripts aligned with current database standards as part of the iteration activities
• Review and ensure database integrity using standardized support tools
• Ensure tasks are performed in accordance with database administration guidelines, standards and procedures for application development, implementation, testing, and migration
• Support the automated testing and providing feedback to team leadership during the development process
• Under direction of senior staff modifying, testing, and creation of DDL and data changes
• Document processes, data models, and other database artifacts with standardized tools
• Under direction of senior staff partner with teams to document cataloging, lineage, and data stewardship, while ensuring data quality, security, and compliance.
• Perform first line level of troubleshooting and debugging of Database issues. Consulting with senior staff before performing non-standard changes
• Be available to troubleshoot SQL Server service outages and deployments even after- hours and weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Open to new ideas and encourages innovative practices amongst peers
• Practices positive interactions - leans on encouragement in place of judgment
• Impresses responsibility on others by displaying ownership in tasks
• Acts in the interest of the overall team
• Able to multi-task in a fast paced, fluid work environment
• Capable of presenting technical ideas and concepts in business-friendly language

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience
• General understanding of database administration with SQL Server
• General understanding of SQL

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year related database administration experience with SQL Server
• 1+ years SQL experience
• C# Experience
• SSIS, SSRS, BI/reporting tools Experience
• Data Mart/Warehouse Experience
• Retirement systems Experience
• SQL Sentry Experience
• ETL\ELT Experience
• General understanding of OLTP vs OLAP, Object Oriented and Relational database design, and STAR, Snowflake, Galaxy Schemas structures.
• PowerShell Experience
• Knowledge of LINQ

This position is posted at both the Standard DBA and Junior DBA levels. Candidates will be evaluated and may be selected for hire at either level depending on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please note that only one hire will be made through this recruitment process.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy collaborating with driven, enthusiastic professionals, you will find a rewarding career with us.

For Illinois job seekers:

Pay Range

$73,756.00 - $115,059.00

Compensation will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of each candidate. Benefits TRS is an agency of the State of Illinois. As such, full and part-time employees are eligible for the State of Illinois comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage. All employees participate in the TRS retirement pension plan and have the option to contribute to additional State of Illinois deferred compensation plans. The TRS pension plan is a reciprocal system to other state and local pension plans (SERS, SURS, IMRF, etc.)