Job Title Technical Engineer DBA
Auto req ID 13582BR
CBS Business Unit CBS Corporate
Division/Station IS&T
Department / Business Unit Enterprise Infrastructure Services
Location Georgia - Atlanta
Job Description
PURPOSE:

The Technical Engineer,Database Administration is responsible for the administration and support of various database servers for both production and development environments. This also includes 24/7 on-call support for production systems.
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Installs, configures and tunes database servers. Maintains servers by monitoring and applying upgrades, patches etc to keep the software at currently supported levels.

* Designs and creates various generic utilities to assist DBA group in automation of database administration.

* Creates documentation for the Database environment.

* Handles and responds to user requests in a timely manner, adhering to change control processes.

* Participates as part of the Disaster Recovery Team for appropriate database systems

* Sets up Backup/Recovery procedures and implements these procedures on production and development servers.

* Provides 24/7 support for various database servers when on call. Responds in a timely manner to all alerts and assists related IS&T groups in debugging production issues.

DECISION MAKING/ACCOUNTABILITY:

* Under general direction of Manager, Database Administration performs standard database administrative tasks.

* Interacts with all levels of the organization, including senior members of the IT organization , the line of business and external vendors.

Required Skills/Experience

* Minimum three (3) yearsDBA experience in a fast-paced production environment for multiple platforms. Required Platforms include: Sybase, SQL Server, SQL IQ or Oracle.

* Solid Working Knowledge of Unix

* Familiarity with tools – DBArtisan, BMC SQL Backtrack, Bradmark Surveillence, Replication, ETL Tools, BCP, FTP

* Some scriptong skills in PHP and shell

* Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for client interaction and documentation.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively

* Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects

* Excel in a fast paced and dynamic environment

* Ability to work well under pressure while keeping a professional demeanor

* Must have strong interpersonal and organization skills and be able to communicate clearly with all levels of the business including, technical management, customers and/or external vendors.

* Able to work extended hours on occasion, travel, and be available to accept and work problem calls outside normal tour hours as directed by management

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

* Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Job Status Full Time