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Knife River Corporation · 3 months ago

Database/Systems Administrator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Knife River Corporation is one of the largest construction materials producers in the country, committed to a people-first approach. They are seeking a Database/Systems Administrator responsible for administering and maintaining databases, resolving complex technical issues, and collaborating with business application teams to implement IT initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of technical products. Work with Knife River’s Business Applications teams to schedule, plan and implement IT initiatives related to Knife River’s information technology strategy

Resolve highly complex technical issues by reviewing, analyzing, and modifying systems including encoding, testing, and debugging. Work with the Business Applications team and end-users to resolve issues and accomplish complex reporting and development tasks. Assure documentation is created to track projects, using a standard format and properly backed up and located in a standard directory structure

Monitor technical infrastructure, review system logs, analyze system parameters and adjust accordingly. Apply all relevant DB and OS patches and upgrades. Develop, implement, and maintain High Availability and Disaster Recovery systems and procedures for the Oracle databases

Work with KRC Business Application teams on development, implementation and monitoring of database system integrations using a variety of technologies including OBIEE, SQL, ODBC, OLEDB, VB, VB.NET, C# and C++

Administer Oracle databases; installation, performance issues, database capacity issues and requirements, replication using Data Mirror, DB MOTO, Golden Gate, DTS packages, Linux Operating system, and other distributed data issues

Assist in the administration of all JDE Security access and SOX compliance for Knife River companies

May require part-time travel with the Business Application teams

Responsibilities include being a backup liaison between users and technical resources, (internal and external), coordinating system maintenance and updates with CNC provider and Business Application teams, applying and documenting database updates, tuning of JDE processing queues, and addition/configuration of printers to be used in conjunction with JDE

Perform the execution of DB2 SQL scripts using IBM client access tools for JDE E1 ERP data support

Assist in coordination of all system maintenance and updates with CNC provider and the ERP team and maintain documentation of changes

Assist IT Department with network administration; installation, configuration and troubleshooting of printers, workstations and servers

Assist in the maintenance of database and documentation of all JDE user profiles and authorized request sheets for SOX compliance

Provide on-going technical support for specialized applications: log trouble calls, analyze, and correct problem or escalate problem to appropriate technician for resolution

Available to assist with scheduled on-call support and technical emergencies as required

Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualification

Oracle databasesOracle Cloud InfrastructureERP systemsWindows programmingSQLE1 ERPMicrosoft OfficeMulti-taskingInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field of study, a minimum of five years' experience in an Information Technology field or a combination of the two

Experience as a Programmer/Systems Analyst, strong technical background with Oracle databases, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, ERP systems or large software system implementations, large software development and systems integration experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including MS Access or Visual Basic and experience with a PM package such as Microsoft Project

Windows based programming experience, and extensive knowledge of computer systems, LAN's, WAN's, and client server (windows based). Ability to research new technologies and determine their applicability to Knife River

May be required to maintain a valid driver's license

Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%)

Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel ranging from end-users to company presidents

Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking abilities

Proven ability to lead, manage and effectively delegate in a deadline oriented, team environment