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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Database Administrator in HELENA, Montana
Major service locations in Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula) and South Dakota will be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor's Degree from four-year accredited college in associated discipline such as Computer Science, Business and Information Technology or other relevant degree; an equivalent combination of education and related experience may also be considered
- Three years DBA experience
- Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities
- Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and/or Oracle databases for on-premise and cloud-based deployments
- Demonstrated knowledge of database concepts, such as schema design, triggers, queries, transaction logs, stored procedures and performance tuning
- Experience with SQL Server
- Reporting and Integration Services development and support
- Ability to work with data architects and other IT specialists to setup, maintain and monitor data networks
- Knowledge of database structure languages such as SQL or SQL/PSM
- Experience with database installation, patches and upgrades
- Experience with database maintenance, database backup and recovery
- Familiarity with database management best practices
- Knowledge of IT security best practices
- Strong sense of responsibility and ownership; driving a project from inception to completion
- Affinity for solving problems and diving deep into the details
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written/oral communication and documentation skills
- Ability to do some travel, including day trips and overnight will be required, depending on work location and experience
- Ability to work extended hours as necessary
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation schedule
- Ability to pass a drug test and a background check
- Experience managing high availability Oracle environments like Data Guard or Real Application Clusters a plus
- Experience with UNIX or Linux a plus Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) a plus
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Perform database migrations and deployments
- Manage deployment pipeline for schema deployments across landscapes
- Monitor, maintain and configure database servers for high-availability redundant and non-high-availability systems
- Configure servers and database to support applications
- Develop and implement databases processes for optimizing security and performance
- Ensure updates to all hardware and software as required
- Monitor the performance of hardware and software
- Preserve data integrity
- Effectively and efficiently organize, plan, execute and coordinate multiple work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates
- Maintain and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information
- Adhere to company safety and security standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
- Understanding of a virtual architecture, including virtual delivery of applications and desktops is preferred
Full-time position.
$54,000 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Closes February 5, 2025.