Microsoft SQL Data Base Administrator

What You Will Do

Execute and translate into operational excellence the database architecture roadmaps and specific plans to implement them 
Performance and scalability goals 
High availability and disaster recovery goals 
Database version upgrades 
Patch testing and deployment 
Proactive database capacity planning 
Usage of new database features 
Data security and protection 
Functionality, stress, and load testing 
Participate in production on-call rotation (one week at a time of 7x24 on-call support) 
Execute major database migrations with minimal system downtime 
Ensure database standards are followed and implemented 
Database health monitoring 
Technical Documentation 
Review procedures 
Proactively monitor production database systems, analyze findings, formulate recommendations etc. 
Strong knowledge in Database concepts and fundamentals

What Experience You Need

BS or Associate's Degree/Technical Certification or equivalent job experience required 
5+ years’ experience as a SQL Server development and production support DBA 
Experience in SQL and PL/SQL scripting and tuning 
Experience with Windows required including PowerShell Scripting. Experience with Linux servers is good to have. 
Knowledge of DB Tools/Utilities (e.g., Toad, Enterprise Manager, SQL Developer, Export/Import etc.) 
Must have strong analytical and problem solving skills 
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills 
Ability to plan work to meet project deadlines, accommodate demands by users, set priorities, organize information and escalate issues appropriately 
Customer service-oriented, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to understand new technologies quickly are essential 
A strong commitment to performance. Professionalism at all times 
Ability to speak to technical groups about designs and implementation

What Could Set You Apart

Skill set on Postgres 
Exposure to cloud (GCP preferred). 
Ability to multitask and work under pressure 
Strong ability to prepare and present technical documentation 
Ability to communicate in a professional manner when interacting across staff levels and internal/external customers