The Polaris Database Admin team works closely with key members of the Infrastructure and Application Delivery teams to support and administer the database environment. A successful candidate will have experience supporting day-to-day operations of the Microsoft SQL stack in an enterprise environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor database performance and health in on-premise and cloud environments
- Respond to system-generated alerts for failed database jobs and deployments
- Peer review database scripts for industry best practices and Polaris standards
- Perform database backups & restores as requested
- Resolve user-submitted requests for access, deployment, and troubleshooting assistance
- Provision and configure databases in accordance with established enterprise standards
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATION:
Education and Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent required
- 3-6 years of experience in Database Administration in an enterprise environment
Required Skills & Knowledge:
- Experience maintaining and configuring Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and higher
- Experience with Microsoft SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS technologies
- Familiarity with common database performance metrics & tuning practices
- Ability to troubleshoot failed SSIS packages in partnership with development teams
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner
Preferred Skills & Knowledge:
- Experience working with ServiceNow for Incident and Change management
- Experience with code deployment
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Visual Studio and Buildmaster
- Experience working with cloud database technologies - including Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Paas Databases, Azure Managed Instances, or equivalent
- Experience working with the Rubrik backup solution for databases
- Familiarity with high-availability solutions such as Always On and Log Shipping
- Strong scripting and automation skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Office and production (factory) environment.
- Infrequent travel will be required.
- Participation in a global on-call rotation