Job Description

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Title: SQL Database Administrator - Remote

Location: Remote

Duration: 5 Months (Contract to Hire)

Job Summary

Serve as a SQL Database Administrator, responsible for managing and maintaining SQL Server databases, implementing and managing database backup and recovery strategies, collaborating with development teams to support database-related tasks, perform database performance tuning and optimization.

Principal Accountabilities

(Typical duties include the following, although specific duties vary by assignment or contract.)

Manage, monitor, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases to ensure high availability and reliability.

Optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and system resource management.

Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.

Plan and execute database and server upgrades, patches, and migrations with minimal downtime.

Implement security measures, including encryption, authentication, and auditing, to protect data.

Work closely with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support application development and troubleshooting.

Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance and reliability issues.

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge and skills may vary by system assignment.

Expertise in SQL Server (2017/2019/2022) installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, and optimization.

Experience with Always-On Availability Groups, Clustering, and Replication.

Hands-on experience in database backup, restore, and disaster recovery planning.

Proficiency in SQL Server Profiler, Performance Monitor, and Extended Events.

Knowledge of SSIS and SSRS

Understanding and experience of cloud-based databases (Azure, etc.) is a plus.

Proficient in completing daily assignments and project activities with great attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, good judgment, and an ability to act decisively.

Experience & Education

5-7 years of experience as a Database Administrator in a production environment.

Experience with the Windows operating system is a plus

Experience with VMware is a plus

Experience with Postgres and MySQL is a plus

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Extended hours of computer use.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About us:

DivIHN , the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

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