Database Administrator

Job Description

Seeking candidates for a Database Administrator position with one of our clients.

Requirements (must-haves)

• Willingness to work in a hybrid office environment : Three days in office (Austin), two days remote if desired. Normal collaboration days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Expected work start times are between 6 : 00 and 8 : 00 AM each workday.
• This role requires multiple skillsets for effective systems management. SQL database administration is about 25% of the total job requirements. Server and software installation and administration are part of the daily activities.
• Microsoft SQL Server – 2012 up to SQL 2022, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS - 5+ years.
• Microsoft Windows Operating Systems 2014 and up – Client and Server – 5+ years.
• Microsoft Office software – 5+ years.
• Microsoft SQL Management Studio
• Microsoft T-SQL – 5+ years.
• Microsoft SQL Profiler and Extended Events, other monitoring / performance tools.
• Microsoft PowerShell – prefer at least 1-2+ years.
• VMWare or virtual server infrastructure - 2+ years.
• Server OS operations and patching.
• Microsoft Active Directory.
• Comfort with working in the MS Azure cloud.
• Azure DevOps.
• Ability to work in a complex production environment with multiple integrated systems.
• Cognizant of Security and Compliance in a SOX / SOCII Production environment.
• Occasional after-hours deployments.
• Local to the Austin area (or willing to relocate).
• Ability to thrive in a heavily regulated environment with strong change management.
• (SOX, SOCII compliance, etc.)
• Able to work solo and in a close team environment at the project and ad-hoc level.
• Good documentation skills and the willingness to provide it.
• Self-starter, well-disciplined is very important.
• Good troubleshooting skills in a complex environment with 1000+ servers and 300+ SQL instances.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multi-tasking workloads and sources of work.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Preferred (Nice to haves)