Database Designer/Administrator
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Database Designer/Administrator, Pasadena, CA no relocation
Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2010, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 10,500 Parsons' employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 24 countries. These dedicated workers speak 72 languages collectively, and hold more than 7,900 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons' employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.
OVERVIEW: Under general direction develops, designs, documents, and evaluates database systems; performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical services involving program/member services, evaluation, database-driven applications, office operations support, and problem resolution; performs related duties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Applications Development and Database Management
Models, develops, produces, and maintains structural design of various systems, applications, and databases for custom database-driven applications, based upon logical data models by employing program and business requirements and analysis; coordinates and aligns information systems with program objectives; codes, documents, and tests programs and resolves related problems; develops data migration/conversion techniques for system conversions or upgrades; follows W3C programming standards to address accessibility guidelines; recommends policy structures regarding database systems; researches new technology; develops database administration procedures; audits, modifies, and amends data in systems; designs, implements, and evaluates functionality and makes recommendations for improved methods; oversees and manages multiple concurrent projects; works closely with system users to ensure information system strategies are aligned with program needs; designs and implements program and project evaluation mechanisms; evaluates database integration, integrity, and security; organizes and analyzes material for efficient reporting and retrieval.
Communications/Technical Assistance
Database Administration includes setting up database systems and are responsible for making sure those systems operate efficiently (usually referred to as database performance tuning). They also make sure that the data they store is backed up regularly, stored effectively, and that the data is secure from unauthorized access. Ensuring the data is available, by maximizing database uptime, is also an important function of the database administrator.
Office Operations Support
Assists and supports staff with internal systems, applications, and databases including developing procedures, forms, and other organizational tools; establishes and maintains a variety of file systems used in the department; monitors and reports to management any deviation from procedures or policy; plans and implements departmental processes and projects; develops, prepares, and distributes materials to staff; trains and provides technical direction to end users and staff as needed; presents data and statistical information at meetings; supports internal operations, server maintenance, local area network administration, budget management, and project planning.
Qualifications: PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Education
Any combination of education and training equivalent to possession of a bachelor's degree which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described; coursework in computer science, information systems, network administration or other related fields preferred.
Training and Experience
Position requires sufficient formal and/or informal training in applications development, database design, analysis, management, and integration on the Web; experience working as a programmer in a client-server environment.
Advanced training and knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2.
Knowledge of:
Utilization and purposes of management information systems; various operating systems and platforms; principles of organization and project management; devlopment and database integration using current programming languages including Structured Query Language (SQL), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, Flash, and XML; ColdFusion Server administration; concepts of object-oriented programming; advanced knowledge of software design and relational database technology using SQL Server, Oracle, and Access; testing tools and methodologies; dynamic report generation using Excel and Crystal Reports; server and Web application security; code validation; data communications, operating systems and network systems.
Skill and Ability to:
Communicate clearly in oral and written form; interact with users and staff in non-technical, clear terms; demonstrate initiative and act independently; work under time constraints to meet deadlines; set priorities, analyze problems, develop solutions, and make decisions on a variety of complex matters; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and clients; research and evaluate software applications; design and develop database systems and database connectivity to custom websites; use a variety of programming languages, databases, and operating systems on multiple platforms; manage office hardware/software configurations including set-up, maintenance, and back-up; ability to learn new software applications and hardware and adapt to changes in technology; produce and present a variety of reports.
Certifications:
Certified in the assigned primary database platform (Microsoft-MCDBA, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or AS400).
Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.
We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.
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