Junior Database Administrator (South America based)

Remote
Contracted
Entry Level

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:Junior Database Administrator (South America based)Contractual

POSITION SUMMARY

 The Junior Database Administrator (DBA) supports the design, maintenance, and performance of Connected Manufacturing’s databases.  This entry-level role focuses on assisting with day-to-day administration tasks, monitoring systems, and troubleshooting under the guidance of senior team members.  The ideal candidate has foundational SQL knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn advanced database administration practices.  The Junior Database Administrator shall take ownership to research, diagnose, troubleshoot, and identify solutions to resolve MS SQL Database issues. The Database Administrator will be a part of the team that provides operational support, maintenance, and administration for internal and external customers of Connected Manufacturing.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server databases and SQL Agent jobs.
  • Perform backups, integrity checks, and manage indexes.
  • Support database performance tuning and basic troubleshooting.
  • Helps troubleshoot basic database performance issues and escalate complex problems.
  • Execute routine maintenance tasks such as index optimization and integrity checks.
  • Responding to incidents and service requests related to SQL databases.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation, especially as it relates to configurations, processes and procedures.
  • Work with developers to ensure efficient SQL queries and structures.
  • Participate in deployments, updates, and database migrations.
  • Support data security and backup/restore practices.
  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency in alignment with company standards.
  • Collaborate with other technical teams to ensure data availability and integrity.
  • Other Duties
    • As assigned on a project basis

CERTIFICATIONS / TRAINING

  • Seabrook introduction to MES (optional)
  • Designer Best Practices
  • Azure or AWS Fundamentals
  • SQL Server Fundamentals

OPCENTER ACCOUNTABILITY

Key Responsibilities:
  • In-depth knowledge of Opcenter (Camstar) product application (i.e. Modeler, Designer, database schema, transactions, business logic functionality) (optional)
  • Experienced in Opcenter’s product applications and best practices around implementation of out-of-the-box product functionality to achieve the solution (optional)

OPCENTER CERTIFICATIONS (not required for this role)

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 0–2 years of experience in database support, administration, or related IT role.
  • Basic understanding of SQL queries and relational database concepts.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server environments.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Willingness to learn and grow technical expertise.
  • This is a fully remote position.  You must be able to work remotely full-time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or newer), SSMS, or Azure SQL.
  • Basic knowledge of backup and recovery processes.
  • Familiarity with cloud database platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Internship or project experience related to database administration.

Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Experience in AWS RDS, ECS and Azure SQL Database, VM, Managed Instance
  • Experience in the following: 
    • SQL Database Administration (2016/2019/2022), upgrades, and migrations
    • SSRS and SSIS 
    • Troubleshooting database performance and integrity issues 
    • Performance tuning and query optimization
    • SQL Maintenance plans (Backups, Integrity checks, etc.)
    • Index Management
    • DBCC Commands, clustering, mirroring/replication, and AlwaysOn configuration
    • Data Warehousing
  • Experience in SQL Development – Ability to write and troubleshoot SQL code and design (Stored Procs, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints) 
  • Sound knowledge of Windows Server OS
Experience:
Required:
  • 0-2 years of experience in Database Administration, upgrades and migrations
Strongly Desired:
  • Experience with Medical Device or Regulated Industry
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements:
  • Windows Server Operating Systems

EDUCATION

B.S. in Information Science, or Associates (A.A.) degree in computer science, or related Field (or the equivalent experience) plus a minimum of one-year related experience.

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Connected Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer.  We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our projects, the diverse consumers we represent, and the global communities in which we work and call home.  We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.
Salary Range (Will be based on qualifications and on geographical location).
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