Job Summary

Assists with long-term strategic planning of relational database technical architecture and infrastructure. Works at the highest technical level on all phases of database administration.

Essential Functions

• Advises IS management on technology direction.
• Analyzes new and existing technologies to maximize the System's investments.
• Serves as a database administration subject matter expert.
• Defines and implements processes or architecture changes based on technology advancements or changes in technology direction.
• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of client's requirements and offers alternatives based on system capabilities and limitations.
• Manages and coordinates the work efforts of multiple vendors.
• Provides direction to associate, intermediate and senior-level project team members.

Physical Requirements
Environment is subject to high-level visibility through exposure to administration. Job duties will require high degree of proficiency in verbal and written communications. Be on call 24/7(beeper) to respond to all database production needs. Ability to work in an air-conditioned environment. Ability to lift, place, and remove equipment weighing up to 35 pounds from floor to waist-high tables or shelves 6 feet above floor level. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner.

Education, Experience and CertificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. 10 years experience installing and supporting sophisticated information systems in a healthcare environment required. Experience with Microsoft Windows or Unix AIX operating systems required. Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques used in developing and installing computer systems, operating systems, and user languages in Unix or Windows based environments required. Strong skills in Oracle, SQL Server or Sybase database administration required. Thorough knowledge or ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge of the operations, functions, and procedures of the organization required.