administrator, database

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. CoreCivic is currently seeking a Administrator, Database  located at our corporate office in Brentwood, TN.  Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

This position will report to our Nashville office. 

This position will pay $87,900 – $109,800

The Administrator, Database is responsible for the database component of the delivery of business-critical software applications.

The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the job performance requirements.

• Creates and maintains database, table structures and triggers for application software.  Tunes databases to achieve maximum performance.
• Repairs problems in databases used in application software.
• Reviews and tests application software and makes suggestions for improvement. Collaborates intensely with hardware, network and applications administrators and developers.
• Conducts troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving for database performance and stability issues.
• Creates policies and procedures for database access and usage and database replication and backup.  Overall responsible for data security and integrity in assigned databases.
• Ensures data governance, security compliance, and best practices within hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures (Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and private data centers).
• Manages problem and request tickets for assigned technology.
• Ensures availability of supported technology.
• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Two years of experience with Oracle and MSSQL database administration is required.  Additional years of related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to two years.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.