Database Administration & Service Specialist - Spartanburg, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Full Time
Mid Level
SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Database Administration & Service Specialist for a client in the automotive industry, specializing car manufacturing. This is a long-term contractor role based in Spartanburg, SC that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.
PURPOSE:
Provide operations and project support for various database technologies in the Americas region, also acting as operations & product responsible for global database products, platforms and tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED SKILLS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
PURPOSE:
Provide operations and project support for various database technologies in the Americas region, also acting as operations & product responsible for global database products, platforms and tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administers several critical database topics in support of the 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 database platforms.
- Ensures the quality and operability of database services.
- Maintains proper patch levels for 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 internal 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 operations supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS in Engineering or Information Technology OR the equivalent of 4 years professional Database Technology experience.
- 4+ years of professional information technology experience pertinent to database operations, progam development knowledge/technologies and database architectures.
- 3+ years supporting database systems – SQL Server a plus.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 3+ years knowledge of database system service delivery, with a strong customer focus in a complex environment (e.g. multiple deployments, large deployments).
- 3+ years knowledge of database platform activities involving security, systems analysis, change control, maintenance and support responsibilities.
- 3+ years organizational, problem solving and communications skills.
- 3+ years supporting database systems on both the Windows AND Linux OS.
- 3+ years supporting/programming with database systems.
- Knowledge of operations in a global/distributed enterprise IT environment.
- ITIL service/process knowledge.
- Strong understanding of enterprise operations strategies and protocols.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with anyone with different skill sets, personalities, work styles, or motivation level.
- Ability to coordinate and solicit well represented opinions and feedback from a group with diverse perspectives to reach a common, best solution.
- Ability to build trust, find common ground, have empathy, and ultimately build good relationships with people.
- Knowledgeable and intermediate skills in project management
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.
FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:
- Location: 75% Spartanburg, SC, 25% Other Locations
- Schedule: Day shift, 40h/w
- Assignment Start: ASAP
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.
SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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