Sr. MSSQL DB Administrator

Sr. MSSQL DB Administrator

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr. MSSQL DB Administrator for an opportunity in Pleasanton, CA 94566!

Position Title: Sr. MSSQL DB Administrator

Location: Pleasanton, CA 94566

Anticipated Start Date: 04/25/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ Months contract to permanent

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=30 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT TO HIRE], [REMOTE]

Pay Range: $49/hr. on W2 - $51/hr. on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• SQL Server database administration, configuration, load balancing, performance tuning, backup and recovery.


• Database sizing and space management, SQL and command shell programming, SQL tuning, diagnostics of SQL Server 2016, 2019,2022.


• Support deployment of updated SQL code.


• Work with development teams on identifying badly performing queries.


• Enhance existing monitoring tools configurations to predict system issues.


• Increase uptime by enhancing and supporting HA configurations of both single site multi-site SQL instances.


• Maintains working knowledge of the IT industry and vendor market to effectively address the development of database software systems and the ongoing demands for enhancements to existing systems to provide efficient services to business department and other database/application users.


• Researches, evaluates, and recommends database educational material to peers and management.


• Performs other job-related duties requiring the same general knowledge, skills and degree of responsibility equivalent to the assigned level.


• Ability to provide on-call support during off-business hours on regular days and the weekends.


• Strong technical documentation skills.


• Highly self-motivated and directed.


• Keen attention to detail.


• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.


• Strong customer service orientation.


• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Qualifications:

• Creation and administration of Microsoft SQL Server 2016-2022 databases on Windows platform, using automation to execute timely administration-based tasks.


• Extensive experience of Always-on and Availability Groups in a multi-site environment.


• Ensure appropriate jobs are scheduled to maintain nightly maintenance jobs.


• Document of database configuration and on-going management of configuration drifts, continuous review of existing and creation of new database processes and procedures, periodic entitlement reviews.


• Upgrading and patching Microsoft SQL Server 2016-2022 databases.


• Implementation, administration, and usage of industry tools like SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Sentry.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Clustering Services and SQL Server Clusters is a plus.


• Experience with disaster recovery on SQL standalone and clustered environments is a plus.


• Development and implementation of database automation solutions and performing quality assurance verification of various database project implementations.


• Proactive database performance monitoring and tuning, optimization of existing and creation of new database performance monitoring procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eight (8) years of Microsoft SQL Enterprise experience


• Five (5) years of experience in managing MSSQL clusters.


• Three (3) years of combined experience using enterprise SQL monitoring tools.


• Three (3) years of experience writing documentation or standard operating procedures related to database administration.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords: SQL Server, Database Administration, Microsoft SQL, MSSQL.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 221468 when responding to this ad.