State of Delaware · 7 hours ago
Database Administrator I
The State of Delaware is seeking a Database Administrator I responsible for managing the Division-wide Forensic Laboratory Information Management System (FLIMS). The role includes installing, configuring, and upgrading database systems, ensuring database performance and security, and coordinating with customers to determine database requirements.
Government
Responsibilities
Monitors, coordinates and manages the selection, physical design, development, security, operation, processing, performance and maintenance of relational and/or other database, data storage and retrieval systems
Coordinates and ensures database management systems interface with other information technology for sharing of data. Meets with customers to determine database requirements
Develops database standards, documentation, security and authorization procedures
Develops physical database and data warehouse/data mart designs and ensures appropriate modifications to databases; establishes databases; creates primary database storage structures (tablespaces/files, views and indices) based on estimated storage requirements. Modifies physical database objects/structures to reflect changes to the data model
Establishes backup and recovery or replication plans to minimize data loss and system downtime
Monitors and troubleshoots databases for potential or existing performance or security, problems, capacity requirements and makes modifications/adjustments to ensure availability of data
Installs, monitors, diagnoses and debugs the database system software. Plans for projected software requirements and increased computer capacity relating to database requirements. Prepares plans for feasibility of conversion to database management systems from existing file structures
Keeps current on new developments and techniques in data storage and database management. Identifies and evaluates the use of new and emerging tools, methods and technologies to improve database management, and data storage. Establishes and maintains contact with vendors and recommends database software and services
May plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of two or more merit and/or contractual staff involved in database implementation and management
Qualification
Required
Six months experience in designing, maintaining, analyzing and implementing database management systems which includes systems performance tuning, maintaining backup/recovery systems, using system tools to identify, correct or refer system issues such as system space management and database integrity
Six months experience in applying database query languages such as using MS SQL Server, Sybase, DB2, Informix, Oracle, ADABAS, PL/SQL and other Oracle Based Tools
Six months experience in database security which includes developing internal database security mechanisms and defining user requirements
Knowledge of data resource management which includes systems analysis, design, and implementation
Company
State of Delaware
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-08-19
bloomberglaw.com
2025-05-17
Company data provided by crunchbase