Database Admin & Service Specialist : 195110 at HKA Enterprises

NO CORP TO CORP OR 3RD PARTY RECRUITER SUBMITTALS ACCEPTED. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON W2 CONTRACT WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP OR PERMISSION FROM A CURRENT EMPLOYER.

Database Administration and Service Specialist : 195110

Functional Title:  Database Administration & Service Specialist

Pay Range: 41.19 - 56.64 (Depends on experience)

Contract: Long term ongoing, can last up to 3 years.

No relocation offered, No Corp to Corp offered, No 3rd party recruiter candidates accepted. 

PTO, Sick Pay, and Holiday Pay Offered

DAY-TO-DAY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION. 

Position Scope:

Provide operations and project support for various THE CLIENT Group database technologies in the Americas region, also acting as operations & product responsible for global THE CLIENT Group database products, platforms and tools.

Responsibilities:

Administers several critical database topics in support of the CLIENT Group Database Infrastructure Manager for the Americas.

Provides operations and/or project consulting for systems requiring database infrastructure.

 Fulfills the operations and/or product responsibility role for various THE CLIENT Group database platforms.

Ensures the quality and operability of database services.

Maintains proper patch levels for THE CLIENT Group database infrastructure, database tools and database hardware.

Participates in planning and executing database hardware migration and replacement initiatives.

Produces and maintains documentation relating to existing database products/solutions and makes suggestions for improving or replacing those products/solutions.

Assists with structuring/guiding developers as it pertains to database directions.

Maintains and advocates database security based on THE CLIENT Group standards.

Identifies issues within database platforms and escalates when appropriate.

Handles multiple tasks while switching priorities and focus as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned by THE CLIENT operations supervisor.

Education:    

BS in Engineering or Information Technology or the equivalent of 4 years professional Database Technology experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications REQUIRED:   

N/A

Experience:  

4+ years of professional information technology experience pertinent to database operations, program development knowledge/technologies and database architectures.

3+ years supporting database systems – SQL Server a plus.

Advanced = 3+ years knowledge of database system service delivery, with a strong customer focus in a complex environment (e.g., multiple deployments, large deployments).

Advanced = 3+ years knowledge of database platform activities involving security, systems analysis, change control, maintenance and support responsibilities.

Advanced = 3+ years organizational, problem solving and communications skills.

Advanced = 3+ years supporting database systems on both the Windows AND Linux OS.

Advanced= 3+ years supporting/programming with database systems.

Advanced = Knowledge of operations in a global/distributed enterprise IT environment.

Intermediate = ITIL service/process knowledge.

Advanced = Strong understanding of enterprise operations strategies and protocols.

Advanced = Strong communication skills.

Advanced = Ability to work effectively with anyone with different skill sets, personalities, work styles, or motivation level.

Intermediate = Ability to coordinate and solicit well represented opinions and feedback from a group with diverse perspectives to reach a common, best solution.

Intermediate = Ability to build trust, find common ground, have empathy, and ultimately build good relationships with people.

Intermediate = Knowledgeable and intermediate skills in project management

Travel:

THE CLIENT Spartanburg facility 75%

THE CLIENT WCL and Hilliard 15%

Other THE CLIENT locations 10%

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

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