Internship, Database Administration

Are you an aspiring Database Administrator looking to gain practical experience in the field of Database Administration, Performance Analysis, and Capacity Planning so you can expand your skillset? The GTS Database Administration Internship is an incredible opportunity to put your skills to the test and apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-life business environment.  

At VSP Vision, we're on a mission to help people see every possibility—and we do that through our strategic business pillars that work together to connect nearly 90 million patients and their health data to network doctors in a variety of settings across the globe.

  

As the GTS Database Administrator Intern, you'll have the unique opportunity to partner with skilled and experienced Database Administrators and support a dynamic team across its primary functions. You’ll have the unique opportunity to gain a broad range of experience in the many elements that contribute to the daily operations of a multi-faceted enterprise and develop critical business competencies through various tasks. During this internship, you may assist with the following duties:    

• Installation and Upgrades of Databases 
• Security configuration of databases 
• Run SQL Scripts to update data or change database schema 
• Perform Capacity Planning 
• Perform Analysis of Queries or Database Performance issues 
• Create Dev/Test databases in non-production for Development teams 
• Perform data masking of secure databases for use in non-production 

  

Preferred Skills:    

• Knowledge of SQL commands 
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or IBM DB2 
• Knowledge of Delphix for Virtual Databases 
• Ability to analyze performance of SQL queries and optimize for improved performance 

  

Qualities of the ideal candidate:    

• Detail Oriented 
• Analytical 

  

Job-Related Requirements:    

•  Facilities to work remotely, including private or semi-private workspace    
• Access to high-speed internet   
• Technology will be provided   

  

Education Level:  3rd or 4th year college  

  

Degree Target: Any 

 

Program Dates: June 1st to Aug 7th (You must be able to work the full 10 weeks) 

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Salary Ranges: $26.50 - $32.50

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status