Remote MS SQL Database Administrator II

Come join our amazing team and work remote from home!

• Implement and administer MS SQL Server databases in support of in-house developed and vendor applications.
• Implement and execute maintenance plans to maximize availability, performance, and reliability of databases.
• Implement measures of availability, performance, and reliability of databases.
• Implement and execute a backup / disaster recovery plan for all databases via various technologies (log shipping, Always On, SAN replication, etc.).
• Review, plan, test, and implement database upgrades while adhering to all change management policies and procedures.
• Work in conjunction with program owners in the review, planning, testing, and implementation of program upgrades dependent on database technology.
• Advise, educate and make recommendations to system analysts and other staff on administration policies and procedures and technical methods.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database connectivity and performance problems.
• Collect and present relevant application and database performance statistics including server performance and trend analysis.
• Coordinate configuration, installation, and setup of application and database servers as required
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with production systems; escape issues and facilitates resolution.
• Guide development of technical documentation for production applications.
• Document business applications architecture and process flow using MS Visio or other modeling tool.
• Identify requirements and makes technical recommendations based on industry best-practices according to identified requirements.
• Develop technical subject matter expertise on business application systems.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills with all team members.
• Work independently and as a technical team member.

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizing and plans work activities;
  Uses time efficiently;
  Plans for additional resources;
  Sets goals and objectives;
  Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;
  Develops realistic action plans.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
  Pursues training and development opportunities;
  Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
  Shares expertise with others.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs work flows and procedures.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans;
  Communicates changes effectively;
  Builds commitment and overcomes resistance;
  Prepares and supports those affected by change;
  Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively;
  Edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Varies writing style to meet needs;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Design - Generates creative solutions;
  Uses feedback to modify designs;
  Applies design principles;
  Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity;
  Meets challenges with resourcefulness;
  Generates…