Associate Database Administrator Jobs in Dallas, TX

Various High-Level IT Positions (PM, BA, Dev, Ops, DBA etc.) for TX Govt. Entity
Management Applications, Inc., a leading provider of Managed IT Services and Network Design/Implementation is seeking candidates for IT positions within a TX Govt. Entity. To be considered please submit a resume, no more than two pages, and your minimum salary requirements. Also please refer to MAI's other postings for additional similar opportunities with this entity.
Web Security Administrator
Under limited supervision, performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of the organization's website and transactions across the internet
Applies Internet firewall technologies to maintain security
Ensures that the user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security
Qualifications
Excellent planning skills
Expert knowledge of distributed system security software and web based technology
Expert knowledge of encryption, firewall and access control technology and software
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree and 3 plus years' experience or equivalent
Web Software Developer
Designs, develops, troubleshoots, debugs, and implements software code (such as HTML, XML, CGI, Java scripts, etc.) for a component of the website
Works with graphic designers and other members of a project team to develop the site concept, interface design, and architecture of the website
Responsible for the interface implementation
Complex knowledge and utilization of one or more word processing tools
Qualifications
Strong navigation and site design skills
Expert understanding of web based technologies
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science and 2 years developmental experience in web based languages.
Senior Business Systems Analyst
Manages the integration and communications among applications, databases and technology platforms
Administers company technology practices, standards and procedures
Manages an inventory of technology related assets hardware, software, application systems, databases, licenses, products
Makes decisions based on documented business opportunities, benefits, risks, and success factors of potential applications
Has budget to make decisions based on documented STC Customer needs and associated requirements
May manage a portfolio of developments with implication to cost reduction initiatives
Analyzes a variety of work processes and associated document and information flow for strategic recommendation to leadership
Oversees group that defines and implements new or enhanced applications into a production environment
Qualifications
Very high level of interpersonal skills
Ability to lead, manage, plan, and direct the work of business systems analysis personnel
Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to own organization
Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles, and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc.
Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies
Education and Experience
Advanced degree with at least 5 years of consulting experience, or a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years consulting experience, plus expertise in complex systems.
Training in college level computer systems preferred
MBA or equivalent training preferred
Project Management Certification preferred
Infrastructure Architect
Ensures implementation of hardware and software meets the company's technology infrastructure design and architecture
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure STC Customer's infrastructure architecture for wide area, campus, and local area networks is adhered to
Defines requirements for products that support applications and the infrastructure
Manages process to ensure product release, applications, and corporate block point cycles are synchronized
Provides interface for strategy and direction with technology providers
Evaluates emerging technologies and standards for impact on STC Customer
Plans and executes software and hardware platform changes
Manages network management architecture activities
Performs technology benchmarking
Follows corporate level guideline documentation and provides input on their upkeep
Education and/or Training
Undergraduate degree required in math, computer science, engineering, or related discipline with an information technology focus (preferred)
MBA or advanced degree in MIS or Computer Science preferred
Database Administrator
Assesses future information requirements in order to develop long-range, comprehensive database plans
Develops policies and procedures designed to ensure the integrity of the database environment
Develops and maintains routines to facilitate database use
Keeps informed on latest developments in the database management field
Plans and coordinates migration to new data management system software levels
Assures that appropriate database management software is available and effectively used
Determines, implements, and enhances standards on database security
Promotes and recommends appropriate database software for new application systems
Educates applications programmers about database concepts and efficient access techniques
Performs database performance monitoring
Designs or supervises the designing of the procedures necessary to save and recover databases from hardware and software failures
Supervises the design and maintenance of database structures
May supervise or train staff
Performs related work as assigned
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of database management systems, as well as data warehouse management and decision support tools
Extensive experience in the development, implementation and maintenance of data warehouses and data marts is desired
Ability to use data base access tools for application delivery
Strong familiarity with analysis, planning and management reporting functions
Well-developed oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
Understanding of benchmarking processes and techniques
Very high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees, and elicit work output
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree required in math, computer science, engineering, or related discipline with an information technology focus (preferred)
MBA or advanced degree in MIS or Computer Science preferred
Minimum 10 years' experience
Project Manager III / Test Program Manager
Responsible for program oversight, planning, program tracking, scope management, change control management, risk management, and quality assurance of the development project team
Assist in development and support of the vision and business objectives of the organization
Direct the activities of resources in line with business objectives of the organization
Ensure quality and timely delivery of critical path products and services
Establish and maintain quality metrics and guidelines
Implement process and system improvements including integration with other functional areas
Translate organization's business requirements into effective business solutions
Qualifications
Develops and maintains long-term relationships with strategic STC Customer and industry leaders
Adept at the development of schedule, cost, and risk management strategies
Experienced implementing project management within various STC Customer organizations and environments
managed complex testing engagements
Education and Experience
Individual must have a bachelor's degree and at least 12 years of experience and experience in implementing global projects, OR
An advanced degree with at least 10 years of consulting experience and experience in implementing global projects in IT industry-
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Minimum of 7 years business/industry knowledge
Minimum of 5 years' experience with Project Management systems/Applications
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Information Technology
Senior Business Process Engineer
Identifies opportunities for business process improvement
Drives business process innovation
Investigates and evaluates potential business process improvement solutions
Justifies expenditures in support of business process improvement solutions
Defines business process improvement solutions while ensuring compliance with STC Customer IT standards
Directs and implements business process improvement recommendations that increase the use of shared common data and facilitates common processes departments
Works with process engineers to ensure integration of all processes
Identifies IT cost reduction opportunities associated with IT projects and/or support services
Facilitates the definition of best in class business processes
Assists in the implementation of cross function and/or cross sector business processes
Incorporates a common process methodology in all re-engineering activity
Develops common process implementation metrics
Directs the management of outsourced projects/outsourcer; ensures compliance to quality standards (cost, performance, time, and defects)
Qualifications
Seasoned business and technical judgment
Familiarity with information systems and infrastructure in support of engineering, manufacturing, and general business processes
Knowledge and understanding of IT industry trends, directions and market experience; ability to relate them to organization
Knowledge of architectural concepts, principles and tools relevant to infrastructure, information, Applications, organizational structure, etc.
Knowledge of emerging technologies (new to company systems as well as those that are new to the information systems industry)
Ability to establish, use and support integration and communications among applications, databases and technology platforms
Knowledge of activities, tasks, practices and tools associated with analysis of a variety of work processes and associated document and information flow
Knowledge of process for evaluation and selection of products, tools, services and infrastructure components in line with company's business needs and architectural principles
Education and Experience
Advanced degree with at least 6 years consulting experience, or a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years consulting experience, plus expertise in highly complex system(s).
Application Architect
Responsible for acting as a recognized expert in translating operational business needs through developing and implementing the information technology architecture and design for a system, with specialty in a complex system(s).
Developing physical system architecture that provides the foundation for design, construction, testing, and deployment
Utilized STC Customer provided architecture guidelines and strategies to transform logical models into physical architectures and designs
Designing and addressing key architecture considerations for the system
Developing physical models that balance and integrate the data, processing, and technology aspects of the architecture
Resolving issues regarding technology components responsible for performing functional capabilities, or determining how technologies will communicate when responsibility must be shared across technologies
Publishing, updating and ensuring that the architecture models meet business requirements and architecture standards.
Qualifications
Familiar with systems development processes and methodologies
Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional, multi-Service Provider work teams
Familiarity with relational database technologies and capabilities
Knowledge of the company's industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations and trendsetters
Ability to justify project, equipment or staffing expenditures
Knowledge of internet/intranet based opportunities and challenges
Ability to work with others in a constructive and collaborative manner
Ability to think critically; to recognize and anticipate a problem (technical, operational, process, organizational) and to identify and implement the best solution in a timely manner
Knowledge and understanding of marketplace experience, developments and trends related to the Information Technology function
Knowledge of emerging technologies (new to company systems as well as those that are new to the information systems industry)
Familiarity with company's information architecture and information management methodologies
Experience with scalability and performance issues related data bases
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree required in math, computer science, engineering, or related discipline with an information technology focus (preferred)
MBA or advanced degree in MIS or computer science preferred
Industry Certifications in an area of expertise preferred
Senior Manager
Investigates and evaluates potential business process improvement solutions
Justifies expenditures in support of business process improvement solutions
Defines business process improvement solutions while ensuring compliance with STC Customer IT