SQL Database Administrator

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ RESULTS

• Support current databases and follow IT standards including but not limited to database design, configurations, upgrades, patches, maintenance plans, monitoring, capacity planning and availability reporting.
• Meet with business partners to understand their business goals. Design, recommend and implement database solutions that align to those business needs as well as comply with IT standards.
• Implement technical roadmaps for Starkey database platforms.
• Implement Software Maintenance deadlines and application upgrades.
• Resolve issues in an expedient manner and implement appropriate resolutions to prevent issues from re-occurring.
• Develop and maintain database documentation to be shared with appropriate parties.
• Respond to customers efficiently and effectively and close tickets promptly with a high level of accuracy.
• Deploy code and ETL changes as required by the change control process.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• Education - Bachelors degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Experience - 4+ years field experience:
• SQL Database Administrator in a 24x7 production business system setting.
• Database backup/recovery, performance analysis, re-orgs, tuning, partitioning, patching and upgrading.
• Performing database replication, shrinking, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Supporting SQL on Ms-Windows.
• Supporting SSIS, SSRS and Power BI environments
• Support SQL Availability groups and other forms of HA environments.
• 2+ years field experience supporting virtualized databases on Azure.

Knowledge / Technical Requirements (List programs, technologies, knowledge required to perform essential job responsibilities)

• SQL2020, SQL2019, SQL2016
• Best practices on the management of SQL databases is required.
• SQL database backup and recovery best practices and procedures
• SQL database security (all aspects)
• Database performance monitoring/management tools is required (Spotlight, SolarWinds)
• Scripting is required.
• Applicable Application/Reporting servers
• SDLC procedures are preferred.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to create clear presentations and documentation.
• Self-motivating
• Build Partnerships with Customers
• Demonstrate Credibility