What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Database Administrator position at Institute for Building Technology and Safety?
Responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated Database Administrator Intern to assist our team in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting our databases. As an intern, you will learn and apply concepts about database management systems, working under the supervision of a senior Database Administrator. Your responsibilities will include helping to guarantee that data remains consistent across the database, data is clearly defined, and users access data concurrently in a form that suits their needs.
- Assist in managing database structure and code to ensure performance, security, and availability of databases.
- Participate in data migration, transformation, and scripting tasks.
- Support in preparation of documentations and specifications.
- Help in handling common database procedures, such as upgrade, backup, recovery, migration, etc.
- Assist in implementing and maintaining database security and encryption.
- Participate in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, etc.
- Collaborate with other IT team members to understand and meet business requirements.
- Learn and implement backup and recovery procedures.
- Help in updating and managing database documentation.
- Support the database design process and create database diagrams.
- Participate in the testing of database applications to ensure functionality.
- Assist in data migration and data cleansing projects.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of database management systems (DBMS).
- Familiarity with SQL and database querying.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Personal Qualities
IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe “how” you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization.
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teachable/Continuous Learner
- Reliable/Dependable
- Collaborative/Team Contributor
Company Overview
Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees.
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.
IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.
We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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