Database Administrator

Arizona State Retirement System 

Database Administrator

Location: Phoenix

Salary:  Up to $85,000

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Technology Services Division of the Arizona State Retirement System is seeking a motivated individual to join its DBA group. The candidate should be skilled in all activities involving the agency’s enterprise databases. 

THE POSITION DUTIES include:  

• Participating in departmental policies for DBA functions covering the entire life cycle of application development and production support
• Participating in tactical service plans for business units and service areas
• Coordinating all business/developer requests for database development
• Creating department goals based upon overall division and agency goals
• Performance tuning of databases and application systems
• Working with developers and testers on in-house application systems 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Oracle RAC and ASM
• Knowledge of Oracle installations, upgrades, configurations, monitoring, and performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of backup and recovery using RMAN
• Ability to run Oracle databases on Linux
• Ability to set up and administer Oracle 10gAS forms and reports
• Proven programming experience with PL/SQL, DML, DDL
• Skill in SQL performance analysis and tuning
• Skill in database initialization parameter configuration
• Ability to troubleshoot database issues and provide resolutions; superior problem-solving skills
• Ability to monitor and analyze tool usage
• Ability to manage the delivery of projects on-time and within budget
• Ability to work independently and in team environment 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum five years of hands-on DBA experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Prefer Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Information Technology or related field 

BENEFITS: 

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life insurance for employees and dependents, short and long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts.  Another benefit to working for the ASRS is the excellent retirement program provided to our employees.  Please visit http://www.hr.az.gov/Public_Applicant/PA_Total_Compensation.asp to learn more about benefits offered to our employees. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Applicants must apply online at www.azstatejobs.gov

Direct link:  https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/ltmprod/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=5AC

This position is open until filled.

Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

All newly hired employees are subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.

The Arizona State Retirement System does not provide sponsorship for this position.pref1, pref2, pref3, pref4