The Administers Database position is responsible for backup, recovery, server architecture, performance tuning, security, auditing, metadata management, optimization, statistics, capacity planning, connectivity and other data solutions of mission critical database systems. Develops databases with SQL, stored procedures, triggers, transactional modeling, dimensional modeling, normalization, indexing methods, constraints and object usage.
Grade: 15
Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.
Deadline to apply: 1/20/25
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Builds and maintains the ongoing operational functionality and efficiency of CPS Energy databases ensuring system performance, availability, reliability, security, recoverability and efficient usage of server infrastructure resources.
- Performs the capacity planning required to create and maintain corporate databases and processing demands.
- Provides all facets of database administration to production, development and quality assurance systems.
- Ensures database system security, change management, backup and recovery are maintained in compliance with corporate, state and federal regulations.
- Provides database solutions to solve complex business issues including data processing, loading, performance improvements, data storage and data replication.
- Diagnoses, troubleshoots and resolves database related issues including storage, performance, availability, data integrity and database security.
- Performs and automates database management, maintenance and data processing activities.
- Applies understanding of modern networks and operating systems as they pertain to database system architecture and functionality.
- Develop scripts to perform system maintenance, monitor systems, automate tasks, etc.
- Performs as technology subject matter expert for relational database management systems such as MS SQL Server 2019 and 2022.
- Modifies existing databases and database management systems or directs programmers and analysts to make changes with appropriate database objects such as indexes, tables, partitions, triggers, constraints, stored procedures, large objects, views, etc.
- Works as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
- Writes and codes logical and physical database descriptions and specifies identifiers of database to management system or directs others in coding descriptions.
- Trains users, documents systems and answers questions.
- Specifies users and user access levels for each segment of database.
- Reviews project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
- Develops standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
- Administers all database objects, including tables, clusters, indexes, views and sequences, packages and procedures.
- Assists with impact analysis of any changes made to database objects.
- Evaluates releases of MS SQL Server and its tools, and third party products to ensure that the organization is running the products that are most appropriate.
- Troubleshoots issues associated with databases, applications and development tools and provides technical support to application development teams.
- On-call rotation is required to support 24/7 environment and is also expected to be able to work outside business hours to support corporate needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Skills
Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server database administration in Windows and virtual environments.
Possess knowledge of performing detailed performance analysis and resource utilization of systems.
Experience with backups, restores and recovery models.
Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory.
Experience and knowledge in migrating code and database changes through the various stages of the development life cycle.
Moderate troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
Working knowledge of project management concepts, tools and techniques.
Strong ability to organize information, manage tasks and use available tools to effectively contribute to a team and the organization.
A valid Class C driver's license with a history of a safe driving record in accordance with CPS policies, procedures, safety standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Makes independent recommendations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Information Systems or related field from an accredited university.
- Image MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus.
- Utility Industry experience.
Competencies
Demonstrating Initiative
Communicates Effectively
Serving Customers
Learning Quickly
Using Computers and Technology
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited university.
CPS Energy
145 Navarro
San Antonio
Texas United States
www.cpsenergy.com
