Database Administrator, Senior; IT

DSS, Inc.

DSS, Inc. is a drug and alcohol free workplace (DFWP).

DSS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity (EOE), ‘Affirmative Action (AA)’ employer that invites and encourages minorities (M), women (F), veterans (V), veterans preferred (V Preferred), LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual) and individuals with disabilities (H) to apply.

We are ADEA and ADA compliant.

DSS JH Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Category:
Information Technology

DSS, Inc. is a leading provider of health information software solutions and systems integration services, supporting thousands of clinicians and administrative professionals across public and private healthcare organizations nationwide.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive SQL Server expertise to join our Database Infrastructure Management and Administration team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, availability, and security of our mission-critical databases. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, strategic problem-solving abilities, and proven experience supporting enterprise-level database environments.

• Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment
• Opportunities for skills development, certifications, and career growth
• Meaningful work that directly impacts healthcare delivery and patient outcomes

Database Administration & Management

• Administer and maintain multiple SQL Server instances across development, testing, and production environments
• Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server databases and related components
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity planning
• Manage database backups and recoveries
• Manage database security, including user access, roles, and permissions
• Perform regular maintenance tasks including index optimization, statistics updates, and space management

Performance & Optimization

• Conduct advanced performance tuning of databases, queries, and server configurations
• Analyze and resolve complex database performance issues and bottlenecks
• Design and implement indexing strategies for optimal query performance
• Monitor and optimize resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O, storage)
• Establish performance baselines and proactive monitoring alerts
• Assist with developing partitioning and archiving strategies

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

• Implement and manage high availability solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering)
• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans and procedures
• Conduct regular DR testing and documentation updates
• Manage database replication and synchronization processes
• Ensure RTO and RPO requirements are met for critical systems

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain database security best practices and policies
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.)
• Manage encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit
• Coordinate with security teams on database-related security initiatives

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with development teams on database design and optimization
• Work with infrastructure teams on server and storage planning
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and create technical documentation
• Periodic travel required for core team meetings

Process Improvement

• Maintain and monitor database monitoring and alerting systems
• Recommend and document changes to operating procedures
• Evaluate and implement new database technologies and tools
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for database operations

Infrastructure & Tools

• Knowledge of storage systems and storage optimization
• Experience with monitoring tools (Extended Events, Red Gate, Data Dog, etc.)
• Understanding of networking concepts related to database connectivity

Security and Privacy Responsibilities:

Individuals working for DSS or any Subsidiary will be subject to security and privacy…