Database Admin

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Database Admin in New York, NY.

Responsibilities:
* Provides day-to-day administration of databases including activities such as installations, migrations, deployments, service requests, and patching/upgrades
* Enforces established best practices in database modeling, including design, indexing strategies, and SQL coding; Assists the development organization with assistance in following standards
* Participates in after-hours on-call support on a rotating basis
* Monitors relational databases to optimize database performance, resource use, and physical implementations of databases; Address a variety of database integration issues including migration between disparate databases, integration, maintenance, conversion, capacity planning issues, and new applications
* Represents the database team in troubleshooting calls and war room efforts
* Assists in developing and documenting policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and ensuring compliance with database environment
* Plans, coordinates, and implements security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification, or disclosure
* Performs daily system health checks and reports results to ensure overall environment health
* Designs and develops processes to ensure that database backups are completed and verified on a regular basis, providing the ability to reliably restore databases for critical firm applications
* Assists in the resolution of technology end user incidents, service requests, or other issues related to the database
* Conducts research to evaluate ancillary systems for continuous improvement in team processes and capabilities; Creates proof of concept environments, performs evaluations, presents findings, and makes recommendations for procurement, on documentation, and testing

REQUIREMENTS:
* Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in database administration, including the applicable DBMS (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or other)
* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with cloud-based hosting environments, especially Azure, AWS, or Google
* Advanced knowledge in enterprise database monitoring and backup/recovery tools
* Proficient skills in Microsoft Windows and/or Unix-based operating systems
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows client operating systems
* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
* Little to no travel involved

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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