Database Administrator II - 1 year contract

Purpose Statement: The Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems and related applications. The individual will also define and administer effective database standards, access methods, and security procedures. The Database Administrator provides technical consulting to applications development staff on the use of database solutions in solving business needs. Additionally, this individual acts as the subject matter expert and technical liaison with respect to business intelligence and enterprise reporting for various business units.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Install, configure, and upgrade MSSQL/Oracle environments. Participate in the planning, designing, implementing, and testing of newly and modified database configurations. Implement database replication and automation tools.
• Manage user security and access to databases to ensure a highly controlled access environment. Apply database server related patches.
• Work with development teams to build and configure application databases. Maintain database system uptime and ensure compliance to Plexus’s Application SLA. Investigate and resolve any issues associated to database environments. Continually monitor databases for efficiency and ensure databases maintain optimal performance.

Participate in database performance tuning efforts. Plan, prepare, and tests database backup and recovery procedures.

• Define and implement consistent standards across databases.

Adhere to Plexus’ Standards, Code of Conduct, and Policies.

Implement and enforce Plexus database security standards. Implement database backup policies to meet organizational goals and requirements.

• Perform code review for database deployments. Provide feedback and training to developers regarding database coding best practices.
• All GT team members are responsible for upholding the organization's cybersecurity posture by adhering to security policies and procedures, actively participating in training, protecting data and systems, actively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity or potential security incidents.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

• N/A

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.