SQL Server DBA

Skills

Description

Provides direct technical support for all requirements in the planning, coordination, scripting, and implementation of upgrades or changes to our Microsoft SQL Server estate
Performs capacity planning, performance monitoring, tuning, and prediction.
Provides high-level support for SQL Server systems, ensuring proper change management procedures and methodologies are followed.
Position will require participation in a daytime, on-call rotation to assist with incident handling for the purpose of resolving SQL related infrastructure issues
Provides technical assistance/guidance to less experienced administrators
Solid work ethic
Detail oriented
Strong troubleshooting / analytical skills
Advanced communication skills both orally and written
Service Oriented Individual
Ability to build strong working relationships
Can work independently
Ability to mentor and develop others
5 or more years of hands-on experience installing and supporting Microsoft SQL Server (versions 2008 – 2019)
3 or more years of hands-on experience managing IaaS and PaaS in Microsoft Azure
In-depth knowledge of SQL Server internals (locking, consistency, recovery paths, replication)
Proficient in T-SQL or closely related declarative language
Basic understanding of dependent or closely related technologies to SQL Server (OS, server, storage, network)

Responsibilities

• 60% - Primary role is to ensure the global stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the systems and infrastructure that support core organizational functions, as well as to conduct/lead research on new and emerging technologies for practical application to business problems and strategic initiatives.
• 20% - Experienced knowledge of job role demonstrating advanced application of technical skills and interpersonal competencies
• 20% - Provides direct global technical leadership and support for all requirements in developing strategy, planning, coordination, scripting, and implementation of releases, upgrades, or changes to our distributed computing environment. This includes managing several small to medium-scale projects and/or tasks of various complexities across the enterprise.