Data Base Administrator (DBA)

Marwood Group

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2014
  • Knowledge of administration, replication, backup and restore of Microsoft SQL Server databases
  • Experience troubleshooting production SQL Servers and service outages across multiple databases and servers
  • Understanding of Windows Server 2008 R2/2012 R2 configuration related to SQL Server
  • Excellent coding skills with Microsoft T-SQL, stored procedures, and views
  • Ability to implement backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Strong work ethic with a willingness to work extra hours as needed

Responsibilities

  • Ensure new database code adheres to company standards for quality
  • Identify and improve resource-intensive queries on the server
  • Develop efficient T-SQL queries for various request requirements
  • Guarantee all database servers are backed up as per Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
  • Test backups to assure compliance with Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
  • Troubleshoot SQL Server outages, including during off-hours
  • Configure monitoring utilities to reduce false alarms
  • Install and configure new SQL Servers
  • Deploy third-party database change scripts
  • Document the company's database environment and performance issues

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in a dynamic working environment including various stakeholders
  • Challenging tasks that help in skill enhancement
  • Experience in the healthcare industry which may provide unique insights and career growth
  • Possibility of overtime for dedicated workers
Full Job Description
Company Description

Job Description

The Data Base Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing technical support for the database environment. This includes overseeing the development and organization of the databases and queries, supporting its users and assessing and implementing new technologies. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to handle unique and new challenges on-the-fly in an environment with variety of stakeholders.

Job Specific Duties:
  • Ensure that new database code meets company standards for readability, reliability, and performance
  • Identify resource-intensive queries on the server and suggest ways to improve performance on each
  • Develop efficient SQL Server T-SQL queries to meet request needs
  • Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the business's Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
  • Test backups to ensure we can meet the business' Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
  • Troubleshoot SQL Server service outages as they occur, including after-hours and weekends
  • Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities to minimize false alarms
  • Install and configure new SQL Servers
  • Deploy database change scripts provided by third party vendors
  • Document the company's database environment
  • Diagnosing server reliability and performance issues

Required Skills/Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2008/2014
  • Knowledge of administration, replication, backup and restore of relational databases, specifically Microsoft SQL Server 2008 & 2014
  • Experience working with multiple databases across multiple servers including troubleshooting production SQL Servers and service outages.
  • Understands Windows Server (2008 R2/2012 R2) configuration and management, specifically as it relates to MS SQL Server installations and mission critical systems
  • Excellent understanding of coding with Microsoft T-SQL, stored procedures and views
  • Understands and is able to properly implement backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Excellent work ethic and willingness to put in extra time as needed


Any experience with any of the following is a plus:
  • Healthcare, especially with member eligibility
  • PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  • FTP, Windows Scripting
  • Reporting using SSIS/SSRS
  • EDI X12 ANSI format files: 834, 835, 837, 999
  • MySQL
  • Crystal Reports
  • Version Control
  • PHP frameworks
  • Plexis HealthCare Systems
  • Visual Cactus


Please submit your application through our candidate portal:

https://public.businessbymiles.com/Job?LinkID=16e4dfca-d027-4a1a-b468-442c05610757

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