SQL Server Database Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for data analysis and database management. Involved in maintenance, enhancement, designing of data dictionaries, physical and logical database models, and performance tuning. Knowledge of the utilities and production tools used for data storage management to support the Application Team. Coordinates physical changes to computer databases; codes, tests, and implements physical database, applying knowledge of data base management system. Designs logical and physical databases reviews description of changes to database design to understand how changes to be made affect physical data base (how data is stored in terms of physical characteristics, such as location, amount of space, and access method). Establishes physical database parameters. Uses structured query language (SQL) to define database objects using database definition language (DDL) and control access to database objects using data control language (DCL). Language descriptions and specifies identifiers of database-to-database management system or directs others in coding database descriptions. Calculates optimum values for database parameters, such as amount of computer memory to be used by database, following manuals and using calculator. Specifies user access level for each segment of one or more data items, such as insert, replace, retrieve, or delete data. Specifies which users can access data bases and what data can be accessed by user. Tests and corrects errors, and refines changes to database. Required Skills: SQL (10 Years) PowerShell (6 Years) Azure DevOps (6 Years) Scrum (6 Years) Strong proficiency in T-SQL and PL/SQL with expertise in query optimization and performance tuning Experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) SQL Server Agent and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds Redgate or Idera Solid understanding of database security backup strategies recovery models and high availability configurations Proven ability to enforce development standards across teams Preferred Skills: Someone with a combination of DBA architect and developer experience is a plus Familiarity with ETL processes PowerShell scripting and/or Azure SQL is a plus Job Responsibilities: Provide advanced SQL and PL/SQL coding expertise including writing and optimizing functions procedures and packages SQL & PL/SQL Development Review analyze and test code written by others to ensure performance scalability and adherence to best practices Support application developers with SQL design and data access strategies Database Architecture & Design Collaborate with the Information Technology Solutions Architect to design robust database solutions that support enterprise applications and system interfaces across diverse platforms Lead the development and enforcement of database policies procedures and standards related to stored procedures packages and functions Plan and design database hosting architecture in alignment with State standards strategic direction and business requirements Provide technical leadership in the design and management of physical database structures to ensure optimal performance and scalability Database Administration & Maintenance Install configure and maintain SQL Server instances across development test and production environments Perform regular backups restores and recovery testing to ensure data integrity and availability Monitor and maintain database performance availability and security using tools such as SSMS SQL Server Agent and third-party monitoring solutions (eg SolarWinds Redgate Idera) Manage indexes partitions statistics and schema parameters to support peak performance Apply patches updates and version upgrades as needed Monitoring Troubleshooting & Support Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system alerts Analyze logs trace data and performance metrics to diagnose and resolve issues Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure server stability and uptime Oversee the creation and validation of physical database components (eg tables indexes triggers constraints) and coordinate initial server and file system setup Data Integrity Security & Governance Implement and manage user roles permissions and access controls Ensure compliance with data security policies standards and industry best practices Participate in disaster recovery planning and high availability strategies Develop and enforce database models access controls and documentation standards Work with data warehouse teams to support data transfer and transformation processes Job Type: Contract Pay: $88,512.14 - $106,595.27 per year Work Location: In person