Database Administrator
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing technical support for the database environments, the organization of the Company s databases, assessments, implementing new technologies, and providing input on long-term perspectives on the relationship of database technology to business opportunities. Technical support will include owning, tracking, handling requests, resolving incidents, routine maintenance, and working with Senior Database Administrators to come up with strategic solutions to recurring problems.
Responsibilities
Monitor, test, troubleshoot, optimize, prevent, and resolve database-related issues
Assist and adhere to development of standards and guidelines to optimize the management, documentation, access, usage, migration, consolidation and safeguarding of Company data
Patch management research and installation of Microsoft SQL Server patches, services packs, and updates
Maintaining a superior level of technology related knowledge by staying abreast of database-technology-related changes and advancements
Assist with maintaining disaster recovery policies / procedures and in disaster recovery
Assist software developers to create, evaluate and optimize the performance of database queries
Implements database-related software, utilities and/or improvements to computer systems that may affect or improve the company s ability to access and/or use data
Works with Senior Database Administration to plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard data from accidental or unauthorized usage or modification
Performing additional duties as assigned by company management
Requirements:Qualifications
Bachelor s Degree* in Computer Science or Information Technology, or Associate Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology with equivalent of 4 years practical experience
Preferred Experience: Minimum 4 years practical experience
Recommended Certifications: Microsoft Certifications (Azure Database Administrator)
Proficient in Database Administration using Microsoft SQL Server (2014 - 2022)
Knowledge of troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues
Knowledge in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using industry standard tools such as Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Knowledgeable in backups, restores, recovery models, maintenance plans, database shrink operations, DBCC commands, clustering, database mirroring, replication
Knowledgeable with indexes and index management, integrity checks, configuration, patching
Knowledgeable of SQL Server tools (Profiler, DTA, SSMS, SAC, SSCM, PerfMon, DMVs)
Capable of writing and troubleshooting SQL Code and design (stored procedures, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints, link servers)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Servers, security delegation, SPNs, storage components
Excellent documentation and communication skills for processes and procedures
Additional Requirements
Must be available, if required, to periodically assist on a 24-hour on-call basis
Some travel may be required
* College or university must be sufficiently accredited and listed in the U.S. Department of Education Accreditation Directory.