Database Administrator*

The Orange County Information Technologies Department is seeking a Database Administrator. The role involves installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing all County database systems across multiple versions and environments. This includes disaster recovery and backup operations. Responsibilities Improve security, automation, query scripting, performance monitoring, and alerting capabilities of existing database systems. Investigate new industry developments such as system productivity tools, design and programming methodologies, and documentation approaches, and make recommendations for current and projected use. Support developers in implementing proper database design, configuration, and standards, as well as performance tuning and query optimization. Work under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer while reporting to the IT Applications Manager or designee, exercising independent judgment within applicable rules and policies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field and five (5) years of work experience primarily involving server administration, database system administration, and database design. Three (3) years of that experience must include maintaining MS SQL database administration that includes security, data integrity, backups, and restores. Experience with paginated report development using SSRS and data visualizations using Power BI. Additional Qualifications Certification as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): SQL Database Administration, MCSA: SQL Database Development, or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Management and Analytics may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience. Equivalent certifications for any currently supported version of Microsoft SQL Server may be accepted in place of those listed. Special Requirements Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Background Check All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared. Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Check is required. Equal Opportunity Statement Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Aff Negative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orange-County,-Nc