Administrator, Database, II

Carrington Mortgage • Aliso Viejo, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Come join our amazing team and work remote from home! The database Administrator will be responsible for all activities related to the deployment, implementation, and administration of databases including control, maintenance, and support of all database environments and related applications. Perform all duties in accordance with Company guidelines and applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Requirements

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizing and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in the timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft SQL database principles and utilities including database performance tuning.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a MS SQL Server Database Administrator role.
• Experience with Microsoft Access and/or other databases.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Azure Managed Instance Experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer MS SQL Server databases in support of in-house developed and vendor applications.
• Implement and execute maintenance plans to maximize availability, performance, and reliability of databases.
• Implement measures of availability, performance, and reliability of databases.
• Implement and execute a backup / disaster recovery plan for all databases via various technologies (log shipping, Always On, SAN replication, etc.).
• Review, plan, test, and implement database upgrades while adhering to all change management policies and procedures.
• Work in conjunction with program owners in the review, planning, testing, and implementation of program upgrades dependent on database technology.
• Advise, educate and make recommendations to system analysts and other staff on administration policies and procedures and technical methods.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database connectivity and performance problems.
• Collect and present relevant application and database performance statistics including server performance and trend analysis.
• Coordinate configuration, installation, and setup of application and database servers as required
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems with production systems; escalate issues and facilitates resolution.
• Guide development of technical documentation for production applications.
• Document business applications architecture and process flow using MS Visio or other modeling tool.
• Identify requirements and makes technical recommendations based on industry best-practices according to identified requirements.
• Develop technical subject matter expertise on business application systems.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills with all team members.
• Work independently and as a technical team member.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans for you and your family.
• Discretionary 401(k) match of 50% of the first 4% of pay contributed.
• Access to several fitness, restaurant, retail (and more!) discounts through our employee portal.
• Customized training programs to help you advance your career.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Educational Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level