SUMMARY:
•Participate in solution design to satisfy a wide range of business needs.
•Analysis and translation of business requirements into technical requirements for development, and creation of design documents and technical specifications.
•Adhere to Best Practices and Standards in the areas of technology and security.
•Provide post implementation support including, but not limited to, monitoring application performance and debugging existing code.
•Keep abreast of advancements and changes in technology and develop an understanding of how new technologies can be leveraged provide business solutions.
EDUCATION:
•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification with focus on Microsoft Database technologies.
EXPERIENCE:
•1-3 years experience working as a DBA.
COMPETENCIES – SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
•Working knowledge of SQL Server 2000, 2005, and 2008.
•A proven ability to develop and implement data design models on enterprise level applications.
•Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle; with exposure to agile or iterative approaches to delivery preferred.
•Strong working knowledge of SQL Server administration skills: backups, scripting, administration, database maintenance and application maintenance.
•Familiar with SQL Server clustered environment.
•Database performance tuning.
•Database index maintenance.
•Ability to support the team on-call rotation.
•Strong critical thinking and analysis skills; ability to provide primary and alternate.
•Ability to perform effectively in a team environment.
•Ability to obtain a security clearance.
•Knowledge in the area of NIST compliance strongly desired.
Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Nelnet Talent Acquisition & Recruiting. Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.
