SQL Database Administrator

Pay Range: $60.57hr - $65.57hr Job Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced SQL Database Administrator to be part of a small development team focusing on the restructuring and modernization of revenue collections systems and other related database environments. The candidate must have a strong background in database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards. Responsibilities:
Establishes and maintains database performance standards; monitors system usage; analyzes database performance and performs system optimization tasks to maintain data availability and ensure system responsiveness to user queries. Devises and maintains data security and integrity standards; implements security access levels in accordance with management specifications. Diagnoses and resolves database system performance problems. Archives data; maintains archival and active records; performs data backup and recovery.

Evaluates system and user needs and makes recommendations for increased system capacity. Plans and implements database conversion projects and the migration and upgrade of databases to new versions and servers. Monitors network traffic and communications usage patterns; configures or modifies network configuration to meet system demands and capacity planning needs. Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of principles and practices of database development, management, warehousing, and administration. Knowledge of hierarchical and relational database management system software programming languages. Knowledge of operating system software. Knowledge of database security practices to monitor, control, and evaluate user access, logons, permissions, and related variables. Knowledge of methods for ensuring, protecting, and resolving problems involving the security of information systems.

Knowledge of archival, backup, and recovery methods. Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server.

Experience with Azure SQL (Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance), including security administration, monitoring, and backup/recovery in Azure. Familiarity with Azure data tools such as Azure Data Factory or Azure Database Migration Service for moving data from legacy systems into SQL Server. Skill in developing database queries and generating reports. Ability to interview users and extract pertinent information for development of database query system and report generation, database model design, and upgrades.

Ability to implement, control, and evaluate database management systems. Ability to prepare user documentation and train users in database capabilities and procedures for accessing data. Ability to analyze, apply logic, and solve technology problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers, support specialists, and system users. Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information systems, computer science, or a related field and two years of experience in database management including performance optimization and troubleshooting, and implementing, maintaining, and controlling hierarchical or relational database management systems. Equivalencies:
An equivalent combination of education and experience. Benefits:
Our Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional…