SQL server Database Administrator

Overview

On Site
$50 - $60
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Auditing
Backup
Capacity Management
Clustering
Disaster Recovery
Documentation
Collaboration
Data Security
Database
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server DBA
Database Administration
Database Design
Encryption
High Availability
Management
Patch Management
Performance Tuning
Recovery

Job Details

Position Description:

Top Skills & Years of Experience:

- 4+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards

- Expertise in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions

- Experience with Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server

- Over 2+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation

Required Skills

Skill Type

Skill Name

Bachelor's degree required

4+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards

Expertise in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions

Experience with Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server

Over 2+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation

Looking for a SQL Server DBA (Database Administrator) to manage and maintain SQL Server database systems, ensuring their performance, security, and availability. Also handle tasks like installation, configuration, monitoring, backup, and recovery, while also addressing performance tuning, security, and user access.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of a this position s responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities:

  • Database Management: Installing, configuring, and upgrading SQL Server database systems.
  • Performance Optimization: Tuning database performance, optimizing queries, and managing indexes.
  • Security: Managing user access, permissions, and implementing security policies.
  • Backup and Recovery: Implementing and maintaining backup and recovery strategies for data protection.
  • Monitoring: Monitoring database health, performance, and availability.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving database-related issues.
  • Documentation: Creating and maintaining documentation for database configurations and procedures.
  • Collaboration: Working with developers and other IT professionals to support database needs.

Specific Tasks:

  • Database Design and Implementation: Assisting in the design and implementation of new databases, including schema design, and creating database objects like tables, views, and stored procedures.
  • High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Implementing solutions like Always On Availability Groups or clustering for high availability and disaster recovery.
  • Capacity Planning: Monitoring database growth trends and planning for future capacity needs.
  • Automation: Developing and maintaining scripts for automating routine database tasks.
  • Patch Management: Applying SQL Server patches and updates to keep the system secure and up-to-date.
  • Security Auditing and Compliance: Ensuring the database environment adheres to security policies and regulations.

Reporting: Generating reports and visualizations related to database perform

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