SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database AdministratorAbout the Job

• Duration: 3 months contract, possible extension
• Location: Clemson SC
• Pay rate: Hourly
• Job ID: 9732-1

• 35% - subject matter expert to create, install and maintain system software on mission-critical systems. Tune systems for optimal performance. Track system capacity. Ensure system stability.
• 30% - collaborate and liaise with other units and serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert.
• 15% - serve in on-call rotation. Follow industry-standard best practices and ccit policies and procedures.
• 10% - train and advise less skilled systems programmers and provide expert technical assistance for others.
• 10% - contribute to research and development projects as required.

• High school diploma and experience with enterprise Linux systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Linux, Unix, and related technologies. Ability to administer and ensure proper operation, function, and performance of system software. Ability to work in a highly regulated health care environment.
• Extensive knowledge of MySQL database system. This would include new installations, updating/upgrading, clustering, and general best practices.
• Good scripting, programming, and automation abilities.
• Three to five years of experience working in a mixed Linux and Windows environment within a VMware or other cloud-based enterprise environment.
• Soft skills required: effective communication skills (written and oral), adaptability, self-motivation, problem-solving, analytical thinking, time management, ability to work effectively in a stressful environment, customer-focused, detail-oriented, team player

• Red hat based Linux
• Salt stack (or other configuration management software)
• Bash programming
• Python programming
• Git
• VMware
• Software-defined networks
• Rhct, rhce, or similar Linux certifications highly desirable.

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)