Junior Database Adminsitrator

MOHELA s a not-for-profit student loan servicer with about 1.8 million borrowers, $38 billion worth loans in combined portfolios owned by federal government, special entities, and itself. We are a contracted servicer with the Department of Education. We currently have around 400 employees and we are conveniently headquartered in Chesterfield valley, with an operation center in Columbia, Missouri, and an office in Washington, DC . We have been actively providing financial support and other support to Missouri's higher education programs in the past more than 40 years.
MOHELA is looking for a passionate and skillful Jr. Database Administrator
MOHELA offers competitive salary and a benefit package that includes paid personal and vacation time-off, insurances for medical, dental, life, short-term disability, 401K plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 8% of salary, defined benefit pension plan, and tuition assistance.
What You Will Be Doing:
General Statement of Duties:
Responsible for the monitoring and support of databases used in the development of in-house application solutions and acquired software platforms; Responsible for the implementation and execution of preventative maintenance routines to ensure end-user availability and performance of database files and their related management systems; Work with management to develop database strategies to support organizational needs; Consult with and advise the development staff on proper database usage as it relates to development tasks. Responsible for proper security of all databases and their respective database management systems; Responsible for quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate, secure, and appropriate use of both testing and production databases. Establishes/maintains robust methods for monitoring, alerting and capacity management objectives within scope of responsibility.
This position is an opportunity for someone who has existing knowledge and is responsible for corporate databases but wants to take advantage of the opportunities and training available in an enterprise environment.
1. Database Administration – Responsible for the administration of existing enterprise databases. Create databases, tables, procedures and grant permissions. Analyze, load balance, and tune databases for optimal efficiency. Proactively monitor systems for optimum performance and capacity constraints. Monitor scheduled database jobs to ensure successful and timely completion. Monitor and administer DBMS security; including adding and removing users, administering disk space, auditing, and checking for security problems. Maintain documentation on in-house processes.
2. Database Management System Administration – Work with IT personnel on maintaining Operating System and DBMS versions and patches to maintain an acceptable level of support and security of the database instances and servers. Assist with the configuration/installation of new versions of DBMS software, application software, and other software/hardware aspects related to DBMS administration. Work with Development staff in testing new software before being released to production. Monitor backup procedures to ensure sufficient coverage in case of failure. Be prepared to restore/recover any lost databases or database objects. Identify opportunities to retire or integrate legacy database components to maintain manageable number of systems. Document known problems and possible solutions/workarounds into a knowledge base for others to reference.
3. Quality Assurance - Ensure that database migration plans and database changes are in line with development specifications have been reviewed prior to being promoted to production. Provide the application development unit with final authorization to release the application to production. Assist with staff training as requested. Conduct post-implementation follow-up activities.
4. Systems Administration - Work with IT staff when needed in system administration and maintenance tasks. These include Server, Storage networks and Back up Services. Administration of these services includes the research, configuration, installation, maintenance, and support to IT and general users. In addition, continued research for improvements and upgrades is necessary.
5. Management Reporting - Develop and maintain reporting standards on database performance and usage forecasts.
6. Technology - Achieve and maintain a current working knowledge of advancements in database management systems. Stay up to date on new versions of supported DBMS’s and the advantages/disadvantages that each offers. Attend seminars and conferences designed to build knowledge of the same.
What Experience You Will Bring:
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred. Minimum of 1 years of Database administration. SQL experiences and/or coursework related to database administration.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of Database Administration on Microsoft SQL Server 2016 ~ 2019 in a multi-site high availability environment. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and a strong desire to acquire skills and experience related to SQL in the Microsoft ecosystem, SQL queries, and stored procedures. Knowledge of or desire to learn high availability solutions such as Microsoft Windows Failover Clustering and AlwaysOn Availability Groups. Working knowledge of SQL Server and system performance tuning tools such as Perfmon, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, SQLIO, PAL, SQL Sentry Performance Advisor, DMVs. Knowledge of T-SQL or strong desire to learn. Knowledge of PowerShell is beneficial.
Must be able to obtain a Federal 6C Security Clearance after hire
We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law
To build a diverse workforce, MOHELA encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities and veterans.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with MOHELA, please call please call 636.733.3700 x3571, TDD 7-1-1
Work Remotely

• Hybrid - 1 or 2 Work from home days.

Job Type: Full-time