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Database Administrator

Shawnee Mission, KS 66202

Posted: 12/20/2024 Employment Type: Contract to Hire Job Category: Database Technologies Job Number: 16872

Job Description

Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information technology personnel. We provide a variety of technical professionals available for contract, contract-to-hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the Kansas City and St. Louis areas.

We are looking for a Data Administrator to join our team.


Responsibilities
  • SQL and Oracle database administration, configuration, load balancing, backup/recovery, sizing and space management, RAC, PL/SQL tuning, and diagnostics.
  • Installing, upgrading, and supporting SQL and Oracle databases and the associated application software technology stacks in a multi-tier environment. This includes database server, applications server, web server, WebLogic server, concurrent processing, reports, and forms.
  • Experience opening, managing, and resolving Microsoft SRs while working directly with support.
  • Support of business functions such as continuity plans and documentation of DB support functions.
  • Proficient in monitoring and tuning databases to provide maximum uptime of service and high performance of applications. (LogicMonitor and Idera)
  • Relational database administration including user accounts, basic networking, schema creation/manipulation, performance tuning, server hardware and DB monitoring, implementing database patches and upgrades, and normal routine DBA activities.
  • Evaluate, research, and recommend emerging technology solutions.
  • Ability to provide 24x7 on-call and off-hour support as needed.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and plan practical solutions to resolve system problems.
  • Understand infrastructure related security concepts and strategies and apply that to ensure systems meet or exceed standards.
  • Collaborate with vendors and other relevant IT personnel as required in support of enterprise applications, and hardware.
  • Maintain high level technology skill proficiencies through continued education and training opportunities in related to areas of responsibility and interest.
  • Maintain and respect all confidential information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in technical discipline, or equivalent related field experience.
  • 5+ years experience as an SQL/Oracle DBA with associated enterprise application skills.
  • Network Technologies:  Cisco Routing/Switching, VPN, Load Balancing
  • Security Technologies: Palo Alto, Proxy, ASA, DMZ
  • Experience with compute infrastructure: Blade, Bare Metal, Hyper Converged
  • Linux/Windows enterprise technologies: Operating Systems, Clustering
  • Virtualization: VMware
  • Experience architecting, deploying and supporting technologies leveraging cloud-based platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS.
  • Experience with scripting, automation and orchestration technologies to create efficiencies.  PowerShell, Python, Puppet/Chef, Ansible, Vagrant, Salt, etc.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.  Demonstrates ability to convey complex technical topics to non-technical audiences including organizational executives.
  • High attention to detail in both execution of work and documentation.
  • Demonstrate professional, friendly interaction with peers, clients and vendors which are consistent with organizational values and philosophies.
  • Able to handle aggressive mission critical deadlines and dynamic workloads.
  • Able to lead team members and complete assigned complex projects on time and with minimal hand holding.
  • Self-starter with initiative to seek out areas of improvement and recommend changes.
  • Ability to design and document and explain complex workflows.
  • Critical thinker, able to dive deep into inner workings of technologies.
  • Willingness to share knowledge and mentor those looking to improve their overall understanding and skills.
  • Eagerness to take on tasks outside routine or comfort zone

Adaptive Solutions Group offers competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD/LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.

Adaptive Solutions Group is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
 

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