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Crescens

Database Administrator

Crescens, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Job Title: Database AdministratorLocation: Atlanta, GADuration: 7+ Months

**HYBRID work option: However, the selected candidate must be available to report onsite as directed by the client**

Job Description:We're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Senior Database Administrator.The ideal candidate will work with leadership to implement standard operating procedures for managing databases, install configure and setup database instances, review and implement separation of duties, RACI matrix, and security controls. Implement back-up schedules across all databases.The ideal candidate will serve as an advisor and project team member for setting new databases instances for new applications as well as supporting existing databases within DPH.Below is an overview of several key applications the Department is looking to implement or replace:Deploying a common Electronic Health Record application (EHR) across the state with clinical management, pharmacy and analytic capabilities will provide the technical platform necessary to support a more comprehensive understanding of the public health impact and public health operations.The COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous pressure on all aspects of client and specifically on of our core data systems, our State Electronic Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (SendSS) and our Georgia Registry of Immunization Transaction Services (GRITS).Both of these systems are over 15 years old and have shown deficiencies during the pandemic related to infrastructure and to how data is managed and accessed.Both of these systems are in the procurement phase to be replaced.Job Responsibilities:

Define data conversion, data quality, and data cleansing criteria for COTS vendorsWork with vendors to integrate COTS based solutionsDesign, build, upgrade and patch highly available database solutions for mission critical applicationsPerform database tuning as needed to optimize application performanceTroubleshoot database related outages as part of a larger team supporting other layers of the technology environmentProven experience converting data from one database platform to another such as Oracle to MS SQL ServerProven experience building and managing high scalable database solutions on cloud platformsGuide the design, development, deployment and management highly reliable and scalable databasesEnforce company policies in areas of database design, security, change management, compliance documentation and separation of dutiesJob Qualifications:

15+ years' experience building, maintaining, securing and backing up databases across multiple platforms such as Oracle and MS SQL Server.3+ years experience working with configuring database solutions in a cloud environment such as Microsoft Azure or AWS15+ years experience working with data cleansing, data conversions, data migrations15+ years providing enterprise application and database operational support10+ years application development experience with languages such as: Java, .NET, Json, Java Script, C#, etc.10+ years building, integrating, or implementing COTS enterprise level database solutions for State Government agencies5+ years implementing infrastructure architecture that supports enterprise applications3+ years experience designing and implementing high availability systemsRequired Skills:

Thinks strategically, understands the big picture but is also able to execute on tactical operational situations working with disparate databasesSolves complex problems and drives action across the organizationClearly articulate integration issues with vendors working on COTS and/or custom applications with the ability to drive results and develop solutionsworking with Server Engineers, preparing specifications for the database servers, monitoring and tuning the application databases, and establishing communication links across Database Management Systemsdirects and controls activities relating to database management, planning, development, and securitybility to work with multiple database products such as Oracle, MS SQL server, MySQL, Amazon RDS, Postgres etc.Experience working with TOAD, Visual Studio, WebLogic, JBOSS, SQL, PL/SQL, .NET, C#, Java, XML, and SQL DeveloperEducation Required:

Bachelor Degree from an accredited University in computer science, or related fieldSkills:

15+ years' experience building, maintaining, securing and backing up databases across multiple platforms such as Oracle and MS SQL Server.3+ years' experience working with configuring database solutions in a cloud environment such as Microsoft Azure or AWS15+ years' experience working with data cleansing, data conversions, data migrations15+ years providing enterprise application and database operational support10+ years' application development experience with languages such as: Java, .NET, Json, Java Script, C#, etc.10+ years building, integrating, or implementing COTS enterprise level database solutions for State Government agencies5+ years implementing infrastructure architecture that supports enterprise applications3+ years' experience designing and implementing high availability systems