Senior SQL DBA

Overview

On Site
$55 - $55 hourly
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server
Database performance tuning
Database security
Capacity management
Reliability engineering
Access control
SQL
High availability
Disaster recovery
UI
Programming languages
Query optimization
Problem solving
Oracle
Database administration
Management
Database
Cloud computing
Migration
Storage
Debugging
Backup administration
Optimization
Encryption
Training
Data
Collaboration
Replication
Backup
Recovery
API
Privacy
Communication
Administration
ColdFusion
Amazon Web Services
Amazon RDS

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior SQL DBA in Falls Church, VA. This is a Hybrid role 2 days onsite, 3 days remote.

Job Description:
We are looking to hire a talented MS SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to manage FCPS's MS SQL Server databases and cloud migration. DBA is required to install and maintain the database software, create storage structures, set up user accounts, debug malfunctioning programs, create backups, and regularly maintain the database security.

Responsibilities:
* Senior SQL DBA will install, configure, and maintain MS SQL Server databases
* Monitor database systems and applications to ensure secure and efficient operation
* Perform database tuning, optimization, and capacity planning to ensure system reliability and performance
* Implement and manage database security measures, including user access controls and encryption
* Creating storage database structures with high-level security features
* Altering storage structures to meet the evolving needs of the company
* Training users on how to access the information in the database
* Finding and debugging malfunctioning programs affecting the database integrity
* As a Senior SQL DBA, you will create autonomous database backups to prevent data loss
* Regularly updating the database security patches
* Work closely with developers to optimize SQL queries and database structures
* Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science
* 8+ years of Database Administrator experience with MS SQL Server
* Strong understanding and proven experience with MS SQL Server database management
* Experience with database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions
* Extensive experience with SQL Server front-end and back-end tools
* Knowledge of database backup procedures, recovery, and SQL
* Knowledge of programming languages and API
* Familiarity with data privacy and security protocols
* Proficient in database performance tuning and query optimization
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
* Ability to visualize algorithmic structures
* Administration and management experience with Oracle Database, ColdFusion, AWS RDS is a plus
* Prior cloud migration experience is desirable

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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