Database Administrator

**DESCRIPTION**

**Job Summary**:
Responsible for the installation, creation, monitoring, support, maintenance and optimization of databases; participates in design; ensures secure database access, data integrity and security, as well as manages performance and capacity.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Monitors existing databases and equipment to ensure expected results are attained and all equipment is in good working order. May collect and analyze data on existing equipment and databases. Supports internal staff and IT projects by making recommendations and offering alternatives to immediate team to improve database performance. Conducts database training when necessary. Ensures database stability and reliability by following version change controls and procedures. Guarantees data security by following access and integrity controls. Ensures data integrity and disaster recovery by assisting with regular database backups under established procedures. Conducts basic database restoration when necessary. Assists with testing database backup and restore procedures. Tests basic databases to make certain database functionality meets performance requirements. Troubleshoots problems.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Competencies**:
Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Incident Management - Maintains reported issues or requests assigned via the Incident Management system to log actions taken and track trends.

IT Operational Support - Executes ongoing activities and procedures required to manage and maintain IT services to deliver agreed service levels.

Release and Deployment Management - Controls the plan, schedule and deployment of releases using the required processes and tools in order to deliver functionality to the business and ensure the integrity of the system as well formally handing it over to service operations.

System Change Management - Controls the life cycle of all system changes using the required processes and tools enabling beneficial changes to be made with minimum disruption to IT services.

Troubleshooting - Diagnoses and resolves the customer-identified issue by utilizing appropriate department standards to satisfy customer expectations.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

**Education, Licenses, Certifications**:
**Experience**:
Minimal relevant work experience required. 1-3 years of experience

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Database Administrator**:
**GPP: Database Administrator**

**_Additional Responsibilities:_**

Assist in the monitoring, maintenance, and support of various databases across on-prem and cloud platforms.

Collaborate with senior team members on database provisioning and change management.

Participate in on-call rotations with mentorship and support.

Follow internal standards for security, compliance, and data integrity.

**_Required Qualifications:_**

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

1-3 years of experience supporting relational databases such as Oracle and/or SQL Server.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures.

**Job** Systems/Information Technology

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** Hybrid

**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced

**ReqID** 2420142

**Relocation Package** Yes