Information International Associates, Inc., (IIa), an award-winning information and knowledge management firm in Oak Ridge, TN, is now accepting applications for the following full time Sr, Database Specialist.
The Database Specialist maintains specific databases; works with developers in the development of procedures and triggers; administers databases and helps troubleshoot and optimize code while in development; supports others by providing assistance in creating or extracting data from databases. The Database Specialist assists with maintaining the integrity of databases by updating records, running quality control reports, and performing bulk updates; works with other members of the database administration and development team and also the application development team to develop and maintain custom applications to support core business systems; provides reports to various departments requesting information from the database; provides database technical support; trains and assists staff with database use, policies and procedures; and works with team members and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
Position-Specific Duties
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Performs
testing of all modifications, security administration, optimization, capacity
planning, and performance tuning under supervision.
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Assists
in developing and maintaining all databases, data warehouses and business
intelligence applications.
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Assists
in development, enhancements and support of database applications
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Assists
in development and administration of stored procedures, triggers, views and
functions.
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Performs
data extraction and import.
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Assists
in data reporting from databases.
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Interacts
with project management group to ensure accurate and comprehensive
understanding of data and reporting requirements.
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Provides
technical support in the area of database development.
Education, Training, and Other Qualifications
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Bachelor’s
degree in information technology, computer science, business administration, or
a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Experience Required
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Requires
minimum three years relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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Working
technical knowledge in database design, administration and development.
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Knowledge
of the PostgreSQL database platform preferred, but experience with any modern
relation database platform such as Oracle, MS SQL Server, or MySQL required.
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Knowledge
of current business intelligence and data warehousing technologies.
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Understanding
of database security and knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and
laws.
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Strong
written and oral communication skills.
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Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
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Ability
to work independently.
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Ability
to analyze problems and determine appropriate solutions.
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Ability
to work directly with both internal and external resources to ensure timely
completion of assigned deliverables.
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Ability
to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
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Proven
analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Strong
report writing skills.
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Ability
to train non-technical staff on data entry, reading and understanding record
information, creating basic reports, queries, exports and mailings.
Applicant selected will be subject to a government background investigation and must be able to obtain a DOE clearance, which requires US citizenship.
To apply, please access our website,
www.iiaweb.com and click on “Careers”
IIa is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and performpre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Administrative Specialist
Information International Associates, Inc.
Email: pvanek@xxxxxxxxxx
Phone: 865-298-1241
visit us at www.iiaweb.com
**An ISO 9001:2008 and 20000:2011 Quality Certified Company**
