Novalink Solutions
Data/Information Architect - Advanced
Novalink Solutions, West Columbia, South Carolina, United States, 29172
Job Description
SCDMV Information Technology is a professional information processing group dedicated to maintaining and improving IT
functions and reliability for the ultimate benefit of citizens of South Carolina. We recognize our contractors are an integral
part of executing this mission.
WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased work load, new dept, resignation, promotion)?
If backfill Position - What separated the candidate you initially selected from all the other resumes presented?
The SC DMV has begun a system modernization project.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The DBA will be responsible for using data modeling tools on ORACLE and MS SQL databases: • Current state assessment report of existing ERwin models. • New or updated logical and physical data models in ERwin format (.erwin files). • Data dictionaries and model documentation. • Version-controlled repository of data models. • Identify data integrity and consistency issues. • Identify and aid with duplicate data resolution. • Provide reporting and recommendations to address these issues. • Weekly progress reports. • Final summary report at project closeout.
This position will also supplement our current sql dba force with production support activities such as
adhoc daily tickets, version updates, security updates, etc. and may require working beyond normal
business hours.
Candidate will be working in a team environment consisting of 6 database engineers and administrators
and working directly with application architect, application developers, business analysts, and server
support team.
POSITION: Database Administrator - Consultant OPEN TO VISA TRANSFER? • YES X NO
START DATE:
TBD
DURATION:
12+ MOS
POSSIBILITY OF
EXTENSION? YES
Sector/Gov't
Experience
Required?
NO
Remote work possibility Yes or No?
Nationwide and Candidate must relocate to
SC Prior to Starting role.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?
Drug, Criminal, Credit, e-Verify, NDA
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: • Create and update data models and documentation using ERWIN • Performing reverse and forward engineering of database structures.
Providing best practices for data modeling, metadata management, and documentation. • Designing, developing, and maintaining logical and physical data models using ERwin Data
Modeler. • Ensuring database designs support scalability, integrity, and performance requirements. • Identify data integrity and consistency issues. Provide reporting and recommendations to address
the issues. • Identify and aid with duplicate data resolution. • Collaborating with data architects, DBAs, developers, and business analysts to translate business
requirements into data models. • Managing version control of data models and maintaining model repositories. • Supporting data governance and compliance initiatives through effective data modeling
strategies.
Same modeling activities may be required for MS SQL databases.
ORACLE and MS SQL production support activities as needed and directed by the DBA manager.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): • 3 YEARS PROFESSIONAL DATA
MODELING EXPERIENCE. Ie. ERWIN
Data • ORACLE 19 DBA and/or SQL SERVER 2019,
2022
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): • SQL SERVER DBA CERTIFICATION • DD BOOST TO SUPPORT BACKUP AND RESTORE
OPERATIONS FOR ORACLE DATABASE • ORACLE GRID CONTROL • ORACLE ASM
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:
ORACLE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE OR OTHER ORACLE
CERTIFICATION
INTERVIEW PROCESS (who will conduct i/v, phone or in-
person, how many rounds of i/v's)?
Interviews will take place in person on site at the Blythewood
Headquarters at 10311 BLYTHEWOOD RD
BLYTHEWOOD, SC 29016.
Interviewers will be with Application Architect, Application
System Manager and Data Manager
SCHEDULE INTERVIEW: How soon can you schedule an
interview (date / times)?
Scheduling as soon as possible after the posting closes. .
functions and reliability for the ultimate benefit of citizens of South Carolina. We recognize our contractors are an integral
part of executing this mission.
WHY IS THIS POSITION OPEN (new role, increased work load, new dept, resignation, promotion)?
If backfill Position - What separated the candidate you initially selected from all the other resumes presented?
The SC DMV has begun a system modernization project.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The DBA will be responsible for using data modeling tools on ORACLE and MS SQL databases: • Current state assessment report of existing ERwin models. • New or updated logical and physical data models in ERwin format (.erwin files). • Data dictionaries and model documentation. • Version-controlled repository of data models. • Identify data integrity and consistency issues. • Identify and aid with duplicate data resolution. • Provide reporting and recommendations to address these issues. • Weekly progress reports. • Final summary report at project closeout.
This position will also supplement our current sql dba force with production support activities such as
adhoc daily tickets, version updates, security updates, etc. and may require working beyond normal
business hours.
Candidate will be working in a team environment consisting of 6 database engineers and administrators
and working directly with application architect, application developers, business analysts, and server
support team.
POSITION: Database Administrator - Consultant OPEN TO VISA TRANSFER? • YES X NO
START DATE:
TBD
DURATION:
12+ MOS
POSSIBILITY OF
EXTENSION? YES
Sector/Gov't
Experience
Required?
NO
Remote work possibility Yes or No?
Nationwide and Candidate must relocate to
SC Prior to Starting role.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS (drug, credit, criminal, motor vehicle)?
Drug, Criminal, Credit, e-Verify, NDA
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: • Create and update data models and documentation using ERWIN • Performing reverse and forward engineering of database structures.
Providing best practices for data modeling, metadata management, and documentation. • Designing, developing, and maintaining logical and physical data models using ERwin Data
Modeler. • Ensuring database designs support scalability, integrity, and performance requirements. • Identify data integrity and consistency issues. Provide reporting and recommendations to address
the issues. • Identify and aid with duplicate data resolution. • Collaborating with data architects, DBAs, developers, and business analysts to translate business
requirements into data models. • Managing version control of data models and maintaining model repositories. • Supporting data governance and compliance initiatives through effective data modeling
strategies.
Same modeling activities may be required for MS SQL databases.
ORACLE and MS SQL production support activities as needed and directed by the DBA manager.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): • 3 YEARS PROFESSIONAL DATA
MODELING EXPERIENCE. Ie. ERWIN
Data • ORACLE 19 DBA and/or SQL SERVER 2019,
2022
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): • SQL SERVER DBA CERTIFICATION • DD BOOST TO SUPPORT BACKUP AND RESTORE
OPERATIONS FOR ORACLE DATABASE • ORACLE GRID CONTROL • ORACLE ASM
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:
ORACLE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE OR OTHER ORACLE
CERTIFICATION
INTERVIEW PROCESS (who will conduct i/v, phone or in-
person, how many rounds of i/v's)?
Interviews will take place in person on site at the Blythewood
Headquarters at 10311 BLYTHEWOOD RD
BLYTHEWOOD, SC 29016.
Interviewers will be with Application Architect, Application
System Manager and Data Manager
SCHEDULE INTERVIEW: How soon can you schedule an
interview (date / times)?
Scheduling as soon as possible after the posting closes. .