Database Administrator

This is a Full Time Job

A CAREER WITH THE MMOG INNOVATOR AND DEVELOPER/PUBLISHER OF ONLINE FAMILY-FRIENDLY GAMES.

We are looking for a Database Administrator.

The Database Administrator is responsible for the planning, maintenance and development of a database. This person will ensure that data remains consistent across the database, is clearly defined, ensure that users access data concurrently in a form that suits their needs, and there is provision for data security and recovery control. The Database Administrator is responsible for the environmental aspects of a database which includes recoverability, integrity, security, availability, performance, and development and testing support. This person must have skills that are necessary to lead the organization in successful design, implementation, and administration of SQL Server 2000 and 2005 databases.

We are Nexon America Inc., the North American publishing arm of Nexon Group (1994), a pioneer of interactive entertainment software and the world’s leader in massive multiplayer online games which it developed and introduced in 1996.

Nexon America opened for business in Los Angeles in 2005 to bring the best of online entertainment to North American audiences. The company’s growing library of titles includes the world-famous franchise MapleStory, the online, the role playing fantasy life of Mabinogi and the online multiplayer first-person shooter Combat Arms.


Responsibilities:
• Plan data flows for a new or revised database
• Map out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline
• Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users
• Test new systems
• Maintain data standards
• Control access permissions and privileges
• Ensure that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications, and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• Other duties as assigned by the Development Manager



Qualifications:
• 3-5 years relative experience, preferably with gaming industry experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with managing multiple MS SQL 2000 & 2005 RDBMS on large systems
• Experience with monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high availability service.
• Practical experience of managing the MySQL database a plus
• Proven hands on experience is required
• Must be willing to work additional hours as necessary
• Local candidates preferred