Junior Database Administrator

The Junior Database Administrator at Christian Healthcare Ministries will assist in managing the organization's databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance. This role involves supporting database operations, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing database performance.

What We Offer

• Compensation based on experience.
• Faith and purpose-based career opportunity
• Fully paid health benefits
• Retirement and Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays PLUS birthday
• Lunch is provided DAILY.
• Professional Development
• Paid Training

Responsibilities

• Database Installation and Configuration: Assist in setting up, configuring, and maintaining database management systems (DBMS) such as SQL Server, MySQL, or others.
• Data Backup and Recovery: Help implement and maintain database backup procedures, perform regular backups, and assist with data recovery in case of failure.
• Database Security: Support security management by ensuring database access is properly controlled, helping with user roles and permissions.
• Performance Monitoring: Assist in monitoring database performance and troubleshoot issues such as slow queries, high resource usage, and other performance-related concerns.
• Query Optimization: Assist senior DBAs in optimizing SQL queries to improve performance and reduce database load.
• Database Updates and Patches: Help apply database patches, updates, and service packs as directed by senior DBAs.
• Data Migration and Import/Export: Assist in moving and migrating data between different systems or database platforms.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation for database systems, configurations, and procedures.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Help resolve basic database-related issues, including connectivity problems and data inconsistencies.
• Collaboration: Work with development teams, network administrators, and other departments to support database requirements for various applications.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
• Basic understanding of relational databases (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or others).
• Familiarity with database design, normalization, and indexing.
• Knowledge of SQL and ability to write basic queries.
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows Server) used in database management.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on database integrity, accuracy, and security.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot database issues and propose solutions.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting issues and working with cross-functional teams.
• Learning Mindset: Eagerness to learn and develop skills under the mentorship of senior DBAs.

Preferred Skills (optional)

• Familiarity with database monitoring and performance tuning tools.
• Basic understanding of database replication and clustering.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, office-based or hybrid roles may be offered.
• May require occasional after-hours or weekend work for database maintenance and support.

About Christian Healthcare Ministries

Founded in 1981, Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) is a health cost sharing ministry for Christians. CHM is a nonprofit, voluntary cost-sharing ministry through which participating Christians meet each other’s medical bills. The mission of CHM is to glorify God, show Christian love, and experience God’s presence as Christians share each other’s medical bills.