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Job: New York Public Library: Database Administrator
Under the direction of the Director of Software Development and Support, supports all NYPL database-driven systems relating to web and digital repository. Assists in testing and analysis of new software and hardware solutions. Will provide technical support to Web Developers and Server Administrators. Provides technical support for numerous servers and applications used in NYPL’s web and repository architectures, particularly Drupal, Ruby apps and Fedora. Support all library web initiatives. Responsible for ensuring system security and system documentation. Will provide after hours and weekend support as required. Performs related duties as required.
Eligibility Requirements:
Bachelors degree in computer related field such as Computer Science or Information Systems or a strong combination of education and relative work experience. Demonstrated experience with relational database physical design, performance tuning and capacity planning especially on MySQL and Postgres based environments. Strong knowledge of database replication, server clustering, database monitoring. Strong knowledge of current web technologies (web servers, programming, application servers, load balancing, LAMP, Java, common CMS tools, etc.). Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaborative while maintaining a high level of autonomy.