Database Support / SQL Server Administrator

Overview

Hybrid
$50 - $55
Full Time

Skills

SQL
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SSIS
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Database Administration
DevOps
Microsoft Azure

Job Details

NOTE: PLEASE APPLY WHO ARE LOCAL ONLY.

HARRISBURG, PA, USA.

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 migration 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

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Perform database management activities using Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019

Required

2

Years

Write and Use SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and PowerShell Scripts

Required

2

Years

Assist with conversions from older SQL versions to current version

Required

2

Years

Assist with database server infrastructure and software analysis and recommendations

Required

2

Years

Help ensure databases are backed up appropriately and can be restored if necessary

Required

2

Years

Maintain database access security and database integrity

Required

2

Years

Question 3

Does your candidate have any previous working experience with the Pennsylvania State Department of Education?

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