MSSQL Database Administrator

POSITION PURPOSE :

The Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator is responsible for being part of and mentoring a team of Database Administrators remotely supporting multiple Microsoft SQL Server Installations on our clients’ systems all over the world.

In order to be eligible for the Employee Bonus Plan, all employees are required to be performing their job duties satisfactorily during the applicable bonus period.

This includes consistent responsiveness during any assigned On-Call periods. Employees should also review the Employee Bonus Plan eligibility requirements to determine if they are eligible.

If you have any questions on your eligibility for the Employee Bonus Plan please contact Human Resources.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work with clients on database daily management as well as longer-term database projects.
• Proactively ensure optimal availability and performance of the database systems.
• Troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server issues while working concurrently with multiple priorities.
• Develop improvement and maintenance plans for databases to include installations / upgrades / migrations.
• Develop and implement procedures for maintenance and alert responses.
• Resolve database performance issues, capacity needs, and security concerns.
• Troubleshoot replication and HA / DR issues.
• Produce scripts for maintenance and database housekeeping needs.
• Perform database audits.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.
• Ensure proper ticket handling and proper client responses
• Triage incoming tickets and escalate as needed.
• Perform 24 / 7 on-call in a rotation with other SQL Server DBA Team members.

Requirements

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Possess a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Be process-oriented with strong execution and follow-through skills.
• Have experience supporting current version releases of Microsoft SQL Server in a production environment.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Be a team player with ability to multitask with minimal supervision and high reliability.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Have experience with database backup and recovery.
• Have experience with the Microsoft SQL Server installation and upgrade process for both standalone and clustered servers.
• Have experience with multiple Microsoft HA / DR technologies including but not limited to :
• failover clustering
• availability groups
• replication
• log shipping
• database mirroring
• Have experience with VMware and / or Hyper-V virtualization.
• Knowledge of Analysis Services / Reporting Services / SSIS is beneficial but not required.
• Be passionate for learning and applying evolving technologies.
• Have a strong customer focus, including the ability to focus on the client's requirements and exceed expectations.
• Possess knowledge of Windows commands as they relate to database needs.
• Possess knowledge of basic networking as it relate to Database needs.

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or equivalent work experience.
• Possession of or willingness to earn Microsoft SQL Server and / or other certifications within an agreed-upon timeframe with manager

o Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) in a current version of SQL Server

o Progress toward the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) in a current version of SQL Server this is not a hiring requirement but will be the primary training path until it is achieved

o Amazon AWS certifications are beneficial but not a hiring requirement

o VMware certifications are beneficial but not a hiring requirement

Benefits

Ntirety is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer (EEO / AA).

Ntirety offers a competitive salary and benefits including Paid Time Off, FREE Medical to Employees, Dental, retirement plan with 401(k) match, and much more.

If you are interested in joining a profitable, growing, and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!