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Our direct client is looking for SQL Server DBA, for a Hybrid, Long Term Contract in Harrisburg, PA.
Job Description:
- The General Government Delivery Center (GGDC) is seeking a motivated and skilled SQL Server and Database Administrator for all PDE Applications/SQL Servers.
- This individual will need to work independently as assignments are given as well as in a team setting working with Database Administrators, Developers of various skill levels, and with Networking/Server teams.
- They will be responsible for Database Support as well as SQL Server Administration.
- This individual will be primary supporting eGrants, the Consolidated Financial Reporting System (CFRS), Education Data and Calculations (EDC), the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS), the Professional Education Record Management System (PERMS), the Nonpublic Information Management System (NPIS) databases, as well as the CFRS data mart and the PIMS PS Schema used for TIMS/PIMS reporting.
- This includes designing, implementing, and updating the physical structures as required; migrating, loading, and correcting data as required; monitoring and tuning database performance; ensuring data security and integrity.
- It also includes assisting with the administration of other databases as assigned.
- They will also serve as a backup for the chief of the database administration section when required.
Responsibilities:
- Perform database management activities using Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019
- Install database software.
- Analyze, design, and review logical and physical data models.
- Support the application system development life cycle.
- Perform data analysis and correction activities.
- Load data tables and perform data migrations from one database structure to another.
- Review and migrate stored procedures; recommend improvements to enhance performance.
- Write and Use SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and PowerShell Scripts
- Follow and help enforce established PDE database standards.
- Monitor database performance and space requirements and give recommendations to improve.
- Analyze and resolve database performance issues.
- Assist with conversions from older SQL versions to current version
- Maintain database access security and database integrity.
- Help ensure databases are backed up appropriately and can be restored if necessary.
- Assist with database server infrastructure and software analysis and recommendations.
- Conduct work in a team environment.
- Use strong communication skills; both written and spoken.
- Determine time estimates and schedule for own work.
- Use Azure DevOps for source control, manage work items, for documentation versioning, and to report time spent on all assigned work item activities.
- Complete assigned work activities; Anticipate and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Communicate accurate and useful status updates to the Database Administration Section Chief, and to each Application Lead analysts/project managers.
- Execute all assigned responsibilities with little direct supervision from the Database Administration Section Chief
- Represent DBA staff at status meetings and other meetings as requested.
- Keep current with the features of new database releases and related database products and make recommendations as to their use.
- Make recommendations on best practices and improvements surrounding database administration practices.
Skill Matrix:
- Perform database management activities using Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019 - Required
- Write and Use SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and PowerShell Scripts - Required
- Assist with conversions from older SQL versions to current version. - Required
- Assist with database server infrastructure and software analysis and recommendations. - Required
- Help ensure databases are backed up appropriately and can be restored if necessary. - Required
- Maintain database access security and database integrity - Required
Question 1: Do you understand, and will abide by, the provision in your subcontract with OST that it is PROHIBITED for government equipment to be taken or used outside of the United States by your contractors? The consequences of this occurring can and will result in repercussions to you, the prime vendor, regardless if the candidate works for a sub-vendor of yours. It will also result in immediate termination of the contractor and make them ineligible for rehire in the program.
Question 2: Please provide your candidates current physical location? (City, State)
Question 3: Does your candidate have any previous working experience with the Pennsylvania State Department of Education?
Question 4: This is a regular Hybrid position, are you fine with it?
Location:Hybrid, Harrisburg, PA
Type: Long Term Contract
Please send resume to "jobs at etechnovision dot com" with B3502B in Subject for immediate consideration.