Senior Database Administrator

Position Purpose:

The Database Administrator supports configuration, design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, backup, and data recovery of the SQL data warehouse. The role works closely with other IT functions to support mission critical business functions driven by data processing. This position requires a fundamental understanding of the business/operational requirements to determine successful data storage/warehousing, performance, and backup strategies. The successful candidate will be proficient with all aspects of data warehousing, advanced analytics, and process automation and has responsibility for a range of exciting and varied projects.

Job Requirements:

Responsible for all database servers in production, test, and development environments.
Allocating system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database system
Modifying the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers
Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the data warehouse
Planning for backup and recovery of database information
Managing and monitoring data replication
Backing up and restoring databases
Writing data specifications for import/export operations
Scheduling and support of data integrations
Applies knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve data processing
Effectively communicates and interacts with project teams using SharePoint team site
Contacts database vendor for technical support
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

4-year degree in data related IT field; and/or
4 - 6 Years experience with T-SQL data warehousing with a focus on integration and automation; or combination of education and experience
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, 2012, 2014, 2016
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
SQL Server development including stored procedures, creating queries, optimization
Understand the impact of data quality and integrity on the Business with the ability to identify process improvements which enhance business performance
Ability to manage multiple projects, activities and tasks simultaneously
Ability to work off-hours as required
Must have the personal communication and presentation skills that will represent the company professionally to outside agencies, financial institutions, business partners, employees and customers

Core Competencies:

Project management and communication skills
Knowledge of database theory and design
Expertise with Microsoft RDBMS
Fluency writing advanced T-SQL statement
Understands technical and functional design requirements
Prioritizes multiple tasks effectively

If you ve got the skills to succeed and the motivation to make it happen, we look forward to hearing from you.