Position : Senior SQL DBA
Location : Washington DC
Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Database Administration: Design, install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
Performance Tuning: Identify and resolve database performance issues, such as slow running queries, inefficient database design, and indexing problems, to ensure optimal database performance.
Backup and Recovery: Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect the integrity and availability of the database, including disaster recovery planning and testing.
Security Management: Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control, auditing, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA.
Troubleshooting: Analyze and resolve database-related issues, such as connectivity problems, data corruption, and system failures, in a timely and efficient manner.
Automation: Develop and maintain scripts, automation tools, and monitoring solutions to streamline database management tasks and improve operational efficiency.
Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth, analyze resource usage, and forecast capacity requirements to ensure that the infrastructure can support current and future needs.
Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system engineers, and other IT staff to support application development, deployment, and integration with the database platform.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance with organizational standards.
The successful candidate will have:
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. A master's degree or relevant certifications
Experience: Several years of experience in SQL Server database administration, including experience with performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and security.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL Server administration, T-SQL, database design, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Familiarity with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., AWS SQL Database) is a plus.
Tools and Technologies: Experience with database management tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, monitoring tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Extended Events), and automation frameworks (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL scripts).
Communication and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Compliance and Security: Knowledge of data protection regulations and best practices for securing sensitive data, as well as experience with implementing and maintaining security controls in a database environment.
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