Job DescriptionResponsibilities
Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server databases across on-premises, Azure, and AWS cloud environments.
Design, implement, and support High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions including Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Replication, and Log Shipping.
Perform database installations, configurations, patching, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management activities for production and non-production environments.
Monitor database health, availability, capacity, and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure platform stability.
Lead production incident response, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve operational reliability.
Partner with application development, infrastructure, DevOps, and security teams to support application deployments, database releases, and cloud modernization initiatives.
Manage and enhance backup, recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies to meet enterprise resiliency requirements.
Drive automation, operational excellence, database governance, and security compliance while mentoring engineers and promoting database best practices.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
At least 5 years of experience within a total information technology (IT) environment
At least 10 years of experience with the design, development and support of technology infrastructure
Preferred Skills/Experience
Strong hands-on expertise administering Microsoft SQL Server in large-scale, mission-critical enterprise environments.
Experience managing SQL Server deployments across on-premises, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms.
Deep knowledge of SQL Server installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, migrations, and environment management.
Proven experience implementing and supporting Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering, Replication, Log Shipping, Backup & Recovery, and DR solutions.
Advanced skills in database performance tuning, including query optimization, indexing strategies, execution plan analysis, and capacity planning.
Strong understanding of database security, encryption, access controls, vulnerability remediation, audit controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Proficiency with T-SQL, PowerShell, automation scripting, monitoring tools, and database administration utilities to improve operational efficiency.
Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and collaborate with developers on database design, data modeling, and application performance optimization.
Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $105,400.00 - $124,000.00
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
