Sql Database Administrator

Role & responsibilities

• Create new Microsoft SQL Server instances and configure them, including AlwaysOn availability groups and failover clustering
• Facilitate brainstorming meetings with clients to review, analyze, and assess business systems and needs
• In charge of database backup and recovery methods, database access security and integrity, physical data storage design, and data storage administration
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.

Preferred candidate profile

• 4+ years of MS SQL Server Administration experience required
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Experience with backups, restores, and recovery models
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
• Experience working with Windows Server, including Active Directory
• Extensive knowledge in database design, implementation, and conversion
• Knowledge with SSAS, SSIS, and SSRS
• Excellent written and verbal communication