SQL Server Administrator

SQL Server Administrator

Hybrid

About the Job

• Duration: 6+ Months Contract (possibility of extension)
• Location: Hybrid- Raleigh, NC
• Pay rate: Hourly, depending on experience
• Job ID: 748082

Responsibilities:

• SQL Server performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning/forecast, security, and design
• Collaborate with DBAs and Developers in troubleshooting database and application errors
• Actively monitor the database environment to ensure optimal performance and to prevent production issues.
• Open and Follow-up on Service Request tickets to quickly resolve problems.
• Perform Production On-Call Support on rotational basis - including Off-Hours and Weekend

Qualifications:

• Due to the growth of SQL Server usage in ITD, Client is in need of a SQL Server Administrator to provide support for over 300+ SQL Databases across 3 Data Centres and 2 Cloud Providers.
• This role requires 7+ years' demonstrated experience working as a SQL Server administrator; Strong understanding of SQL database monitoring and performance tuning; Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems; Experience with following:
  o Backups restores and High Availability (Always on),
  o Installation and configuration of SQL 2014, 2016 and 2019 Standard and Enterprise
  o Configuration of SSIS and SSRS,
  o Work experience on SSIS and SSRS to create and deploys packages and Reports
  o Database upgrade, Patching & Refresh
  o SQL tuning, Data conversion / Migration, Supporting Enterprise Systems
  o Database maintenance, Database backup and recovery
  o Setup and constantly improve maintenance, operational and monitoring processes
  o Export/Import Replication, maintaining back up jobs, Creating Linked Server Objects
  o Experience in Database Mirroring, log shipping and DR procedures
  o Experience in SQL transactional Replication
  o Supporting MS SQL databases in Microsoft clustered environments
  o SQL 2016 Availability groups is a plus
  o Experience in Spotlight is plus
  o Windows administration, PowerShell, Visual Studio (SQL Server Data Tools) is a plus.

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)

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