Database Administrator II

Job Description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.



EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Develop and manage asset life cycle process, from licensing compliance to hardware disposal.
• 2. Manage and coordinate the procurement and deployment of all hardware & software in a timely manner.
• 3. Work with internal & external customers to support proper acquisition, tracking, disposal and compliance of assets.
• 4. Ensure software licenses and hardware procurement is in compliance with contracts & agreements.
• 5. Manage and participate in contract negotiations for the procurement, use and support of software & hardware products
• 6. Develop, produce and provide management reports on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
• 7. Assist in the development & documentation of standards policies. Enforce compliance of the policies through standards approval of purchases.
• 8. Manage vendor relationships to ensure completeness of contracts and pricing information, process compliance and capturing of performance metrics. Report vendor issues to management as needed.
• 9. Assist management in the budget development and maintenance requirements for all hardware & software needs.
• 10. Routine asset management and inventory control via physical location & database checks.
• 11. Routine inspection of storage areas. Clear organization of assets. Proper communication to others on system documentation and product handling and disposal.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree and/or 5+ years of relevant experience required. Knowledge of asset management solution design, implementation, maintenance and enforcement is required, including process design, evaluation and selection of tools, reporting and data analysis.

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare/hospital systems experience a plus. Experience in a customer service role. General working knowledge of software licensing and hardware configuration. Financial analysis and statistical skills required . Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of employees. Ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines as well as coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Effective oral and written communication skills. Technical literacy (knowledge of computer and peripheral hardware usage, Windows' applications, e-mail, and In?ternet and the ability to learn organization-specific software).

SPECIAL SKILLS

Multitasking/managing multiple priorities or assignments simultaneously. Time management (ability to use available time and resources to address assigned tasks and customer issues). Gathering and analyzing then applying appropriate interventions to resolve an issue or come to a decision. Ability to actively listen, question appropriately, and provide feedback. knowledge and ability to interact with a variety of people in the workplace Understanding the relationship between this job and how the business and customers are impacted. Adapting to and handling changing situations and environments. Using effective interpersonal skills to resolve conflict situations.

Strong proficiency in MySQL database administration. Including use of MariaDB extensions. Strong proficiency in working on platforms of Linux, Unix and Windows.

Recent experience with Oracle database administration of 12c and newer. Experience with mirroring and replication in MySQL.Knowledge of de-facto standards and best practices in MySQL and Oracle: database theory, design and queries. Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL statements in MySQL and Oracle. Knowledge of PL/SQL. Knowledge of MySQL features, such as its event scheduler & database audit. Working knowledge or familiarity with web programming, particularly PHP. General familiarity with other SQL/NoSQL databases such as MS SQL Server, MongoDB, etc. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Lifting & Carrying: Employee lifts and carries boxes of software material and computer equipment weighing up to 40 pounds frequently. Pushing & Pulling: Employee pushes carts with computer equipment around hospital daily. Moves equipment on desks and tables Body Positions ? sit, walk, stand: Employee stands and walks around hospital daily. Employee may stand for several hours at a time while working on computer equipment. Employee sits to perform some duties. Body Movements ? stoop, bend reach: Employee bends, squats, twists, and reaches to work on computer equipment and to get equipment/materials needed from shelves. Manual Skills: Employee uses hands to type on computer, to write and to teach basic computer skills. Hearing: Employee uses hearing to communicate on phone and in person, and to hear questions when problem-solving. Vision: Employee uses vision to show how to use equipment, to teach users, and to read. Other senses ? smell, taste, touch: No applicable Adverse Working Conditions: Frequent Travel: Employee may need to travel to Bridgeport Hospital offsites Long / Irregular Hours: Employee may need to work long hours to complete projects On Call: Employee may need to take call