Database Administrator
At a glance
Mid-level Data Architecture & Governance role at Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII. Houston · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $97,988–$155,000 across the United States.
Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Install and update database software and servers, then tune systems to address performance problems
- Control database access, protect information, and set up backups and recovery plans
- Check database records for accuracy and consistency, and resolve technical or user-reported problems
- Help shape database structures for new needs, support users, and document operating procedures
- Track archive storage and coordinate data projects with developers and IT colleagues
What you bring
- You have two to five years of database administration experience
- You bring two to five years working with Oracle
- You have two years of PostgreSQL or MySQL experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level database administrator who handles both system upkeep and support for database users. It is based in Houston.
From the employer
A database administrator (DBA) is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's databases to ensure they are secure, reliable, and perform efficiently. Key duties include installing and configuring database systems, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security measures, backups, and recovery plans. They also manage user access and permissions, ensure data integrity, and work with other IT staff to meet business needs.
Core responsibilities
- Installation and configuration: Install, configure, and update database software and servers.
- Performance monitoring and tuning: Continuously monitor database systems for performance issues and optimize them for speed and efficiency.
- Security and access management: Implement security measures, manage user accounts and permissions, and ensure data is protected from unauthorized access.
- Backup and recovery: Develop and implement regular backup and recovery plans to prevent data loss in case of system failure.
- Data integrity: Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data within the databases.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical problems and user-reported issues.
- Planning and development: Assist in the design and development of database structures and schemas to meet new requirements.
- Provide technical support and training to database users.
- Write and maintain documentation for database procedures.
- Monitor and manage storage space for archives.
- Collaborate with software developers and other IT staff on data-related projects.
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Database administration: 2-5 years (Preferred)
- Oracle: 2-5 years (Preferred)
- PostgreSQL/MySQL: 2 year (Preferred)
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