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L2 Database Administrator

Plano, TX, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

Part Time

On-site

USD 80000-90000/yr

Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

Data Link Layer
Database
Database Administration
Startups
Backup Administration
Statistics
IT Service Management
ServiceNow
Change Request Management
Performance Monitoring
CPU
Query Optimization
Backup
Recovery
Disaster Recovery
Network Layer
Security Operations
Management
Security Controls
Auditing
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft SQL Server
Documentation
Microsoft
SQL Azure
Data Processing
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Windows
Red Hat Linux
SANS
ITIL

Summary

Role: L2 Database Administrator (DBA) MS SQL Server

Location: Plano, TX and Atlanta, GA (Day1 Onsite)

Support Model: 24/7

Full Time Position

Skills Experience

Experience: 6-8 years

Need bachelor s degree.

Handson experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in production environments, including instance startup/shutdown, configuration parameter changes, and operational maintenance.

Strong working knowledge of SQL Server monitoring and maintenance, including full/differential/log backups, restore operations, DBCC integrity checks, statistics updates, and scheduled maintenance jobs.

Ability to perform routine SQL Server health diagnostics and remediation, including DBCC checks, identifying space and growth risks, and proactively addressing common availability and performance issues.

Ability to execute approved SQL Server changes (installations, upgrades, patching, configuration updates) by following documented runbooks, validation steps, and rollback procedures.

Working understanding of ITSM processes using ServiceNow, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Request Management, with accurate ticket updates and timely escalation to L3 DBAs.

Practical experience in SQL Server performance monitoring and basic tuning, including identifying slowrunning queries, detecting blocking and deadlocks, and monitoring CPU, memory, and I/O contention.

Ability to escalate complex performance and query optimization issues to L3 DBAs with appropriate diagnostics and analysis.

Handson execution of SQL Server backup validation and restore activities, including support for recovery and disaster recovery exercises under L3 guidance.

Experience supporting SQL Server security operations, including login and role management, permission changes, and execution of approved security controls.

Experience supporting audit and compliance activities for SQL Server environments, including evidence collection, remediation execution, and documentation updates.

Recommended Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP300)

Azure Solutions Architect Expert is an advantage

Windows 2019/22/ Redhat Linux 8.x/9.x

ITIL V4

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Dice Id: 10236892
Position Id: OOJ - 5108-4109-1780323345
Posted 4 hours ago

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