IT Database Administrator Sr.

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About the role

Design, deploy, maintain, manage, tune, and troubleshoot the Microsoft SQL servers and database components hosted on-premises and in the cloud (IaaS/PaaS). Install and upgrade MS SQL (Windows-based systems and servers), manage access, and maintain the security and stability of the MS SQL Server infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve SQL Server system and database issues, including root cause analysis and mitigation of future issues.
• Collaborate and communicate with support personnel, internal departments, and vendor partners.
• Provide timely and efficient support to assigned operations.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Microsoft SQL environments including servers, services, and security.
• Apply security patches and hotfixes.
• Handle weekly on-call rotation shifts and act as escalation for MS SQL services from other on-call staff members.
• Work with stakeholders and other technical teams to collect business and technical requirements and present enterprise or department/application-specific solutions.
• Scope, plan, design, document, implement, and align a globally distributed Microsoft SQL Server services infrastructure, including maintenance plans, backups, upgrades, performance monitoring and tuning, and migration as per company policy for large-scale organizations.
• Create and maintain documentation of new and existing Microsoft SQL environments, processes, workflows, troubleshooting, licensing, etc., for global enterprise.
• Assist in ensuring alignment with PAC policies and procedures.
• Support audits (internal/external) for all Microsoft SQL Server subject areas.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of architecting, implementing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server technologies in a global enterprise environment with 24/7/365 availability, including High Availability and Fault Tolerance technologies.
• Ability to create, customize, debug, and deploy scripts (PowerShell, TSQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with VMware virtualization platform and Azure-based IaaS/PaaS Microsoft SQL Server solutions.
• Familiarity with storage subsystems as they relate to Microsoft SQL Server operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of national and global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or Microsoft SQL certifications.
• 5+ years of enterprise experience as a Microsoft SQL Server database administrator for SQL Server 2019 and later.
• 2+ years of Azure SQL database operations background strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in working with a large enterprise distributed computing environment.
• Other relevant certifications are a plus, especially relating to Microsoft Windows Server support.
• English language fluency for written and spoken communication, including documentation creation for various audiences and occasional presentations to internal teams and management.
• Ability to work sitting for extended periods (up to 2 hours at a time, up to 8 hours a day).
• Up to 10% travel domestic and international as needed.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $104,000 to $174,000. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

Benefits

• Flexible-hybrid work opportunities.
• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive unlimited PTO. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days (accrual rate increases with tenure).
• 11 company paid holidays per year.
• Highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program.