The Senior SQL Server DBA is responsible for managing the SQL Server relational database management system hosted on the Microsoft Windows 2008R2/2012/2016 platform running on an all-virtualized platform utilizing Microsoft Hyper-V and VMWare ESX in a 24 x 7 environment. The Senior SQL Server DBA works in coordination with team DBA’s, as well as other departmental resources to best meet database administration responsibilities while strongly supporting department and company goals.
Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to implementation, performance tuning, ongoing maintenance, backup/ recovery, security, auditing, production support, migration, On-Call support and architecting adequate technical solutions that best suits the client’s requirements and needs.
Primary Responsibilities
· Listen well to others and share ideas in a constructive manner within the DBA team and with other end users.
· Collaborates, coordinates and cohesively works with Database Administrators and Applications/ Business teams to support enterprise applications.
· Creates processes and procedures to minimize any potential downtime scenarios.
· Creates standards for SQL Server database administration that supports the use of optimal database server resources and performance.
· Facilitates server-side database development when needed.
· Implements automated database maintenance plans and backup routines using standard methodologies.
· Monitors database/ application growth and server resources to ensure optimum performance and availability.
· Prioritizes tasks effectively to operate in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
· Provides accurate status updates to management.
· Routinely evaluates/ implements improved methods or processes for administering and maintaining databases and servers.
· Troubleshoots minor to major problems on an as-needed basis – often requiring time sensitive response and pro-active communication to different groups within the organization
Requirements
· Bachelor's Degree in MIS or Computer Science related field. Proven experience and/ or certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.
· 10+ years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server (2008 or greater) in a production environment is required.
· 8+ years of experience configuring, implementing and supporting large highly available SQL Server environments, including experience with Failover Cluster and database mirroring/ always on is required.
· 8+ years of experience with SQL Server troubleshooting; ability to proactively identify, troubleshoot and resolve live database systems issues.
· 3+ years of experience with SCOM 2012 SQL Data Warehouse, Precise i3 or similar SQL Diagnostic Monitoring system for reporting is required.
· 5+ years of prior experience with a database on a virtual platform is desired.
· 5+ years of experience with T-SQL and PowerShell Scripts is required.
· Strong working knowledge of query, index and DB I/O performance tuning, and Stored Procedures and SQL coding is required.
· 6+ years of experience with Enterprise OLAP Environment Administration, including SSIS/ SSRS/ SSAS experience, is required.
· Database migration/ upgrade experience is highly desired.
· Ability to cope with multiple demands and extremely precise, detailed and confidential work.
· Ability to facilitate discussion, to teach, and to train concepts related to data retrieval, data analysis, data integrity and analytical information systems in RDBMS environments.
· Ability to manage all DB maintenance plan activities including backups, indexing, integrity and consistency checks, etc.
· Ability to work collaboratively with other internal departments and entities.
· Deep understanding of database design principals.
· Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work effectively.
· Excellent understanding of query execution plans.
· Experience running and supporting very large data warehouse databases (OLAP, Big Data) is a plus.
· Experience running and supporting very large databases under high transaction rates (OLTP, VLDB).
· Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and project management applications required.
· Knowledge of disaster recovery principles and practices, including planning, testing, backup/ restore using disk-based backup solutions.
· Outstanding customer service skills.
· Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with little direction.
· Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, both oral and written, are required.
· Thorough knowledge of current hardware systems, RAID and disk subsystems commonly used in fault tolerant production environments.
· Understanding and experience with SAN hardware and administration.
· Understanding of Virtual Server environments.
· Prior experience using Microsoft SQL Server DMV’s for troubleshooting performance issues.
· Vendor coordination and facilitation skills.
· Participate in 24x7 On Call rotation
· Other duties as assigned
· Travel will be minimal, but may be required
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