Database Administrator Senior

Location:

Work from home (Pennsylvania)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

Yes

Job Summary:

Responsible for the development and maintenance of rdbms platforms and database objects and with data access control supporting OLTP or analytic software applications on at least one major rdbms platform.

Job Duties:

• Assumes sole ownership of database administration activities including creating database's and data objects and managing database access.
• Assists in evaluating DBA monitoring and productivity tools.
• Performs complex relational database management tasks for both development and production applications.
• Assists in database tuning when applicable.
• Identifies, documents and tracks all database related performance problems assisting in their resolution.
• Performs tasks to develop database and data object creation scripts and to automate data management alerts.
• Collects data for Database monitoring metrics and reporting.
• Assists in developing, gathering data for and reporting of metrics.
• Develops database management skills and assists with the development of junior dba's.
• Works on projects of moderate to high complexity within one or more development environments.
• Works on multiple systems and rdbms platforms as a project team member.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Position Details:

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 9 years-Relevant experience* (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Skills:

Communication, Database Skills, Databasing, Interpersonal Communication, Operating Systems (OS), Teamwork, Technical Skills

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.  We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.