Job Description

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Position Type: Salaried
Salary Range: $75,000-80,000 

MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Data Platform Administrator to join our Management Information Systems team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.

If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 3-5 years of experience in database administration with traditional RDBMS.  Strong understanding of database performance optimization and troubleshooting.  Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Demonstrates strong motivation and aptitude for learning new technologies, particularly Azure cloud services and Databricks.  Familiarity with scripting (e.g., SQL, PowerShell) is a plus.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain traditional database systems, ensuring their performance, security, and availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks and data integrity problems.
• Develop and implement database backup and recovery strategies.
• Enforce access controls and security best practices for databases.
• Undertake dedicated training and hands-on experience to administer, monitor, and maintain Azure Databricks workspaces and clusters.
• Learn to manage Unity Catalog for centralized data governance and access control within Databricks.
• Gain proficiency in integrating Databricks with Azure Active Directory (AAD) for robust identity management.
• Understand and utilize Azure cloud services relevant to data platforms (e.g., Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Key Vault, Azure Virtual Networks, Azure Monitor).

Benefits

• Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week on the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• 401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.
• Employee store discount
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Schedules
• Career Growth Opportunities

MERS Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

MERS/ MO Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.

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