DOCUMENT STORAGE SYSTEMS INC-posted about 13 hours ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • Baton Rouge, LA
101-250 employees

DSS, Inc. is a leading provider of health information software solutions and systems integration services, supporting thousands of clinicians and administrative professionals across public and private healthcare organizations nationwide. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive SQL Server expertise to join our Database Infrastructure Management and Administration team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, availability, and security of our mission-critical databases. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, strategic problem-solving abilities, and proven experience supporting enterprise-level database environments.

  • Administer and maintain multiple SQL Server instances across development, testing, and production environments
  • Install, configure, and upgrade SQL Server databases and related components
  • Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity planning
  • Manage database backups and recoveries
  • Manage database security, including user access, roles, and permissions
  • Perform regular maintenance tasks including index optimization, statistics updates, and space management
  • Conduct advanced performance tuning of databases, queries, and server configurations
  • Analyze and resolve complex database performance issues and bottlenecks
  • Design and implement indexing strategies for optimal query performance
  • Monitor and optimize resource utilization (CPU, memory, I/O, storage)
  • Establish performance baselines and proactive monitoring alerts
  • Assist with developing partitioning and archiving strategies
  • Implement and manage high availability solutions (Always On Availability Groups, Failover Clustering)
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans and procedures
  • Conduct regular DR testing and documentation updates
  • Manage database replication and synchronization processes
  • Ensure RTO and RPO requirements are met for critical systems
  • Implement and maintain database security best practices and policies
  • Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, etc.)
  • Manage encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit
  • Coordinate with security teams on database-related security initiatives
  • Collaborate with development teams on database design and optimization
  • Work with infrastructure teams on server and storage planning
  • Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support
  • Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and create technical documentation
  • Periodic travel required for core team meetings
  • Maintain and monitor database monitoring and alerting systems
  • Recommend and document changes to operating procedures
  • Evaluate and implement new database technologies and tools
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for database operations
  • 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator
  • Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server (2016, 2017, 2019, 2022)
  • Advanced proficiency in T-SQL programming and query optimization
  • Extensive experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • Deep understanding of Always On Availability Groups and Failover Cluster Instances
  • Strong experience with backup and recovery strategies (full, differential, log backups)
  • Expertise in performance monitoring and tuning tools and techniques
  • Knowledge of SQL Server security implementation and best practices
  • Ability to work in the US for a Government Contractor
  • 7-plus years of MS SQL Development and Administration
  • 7 years of Development environment experience in the process of data modeling and normalization to ensure that databases are designed to promote data integrity
  • 7 years IT operation experience with strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
  • Four-plus years of working with MS SQL as the backend for an enterprise application for thousands of concurrent customers
  • Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) required
  • Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • Must be able to pass a Federal background check
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Knowledge of storage systems and storage optimization
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Extended Events, RedGate, DataDog, etc.)
  • Understanding of networking concepts related to database connectivity
  • Experience with AWS technologies
  • Knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
  • Experience with database migration projects and upgrade planning
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
  • Knowledge of other database platforms (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Experience with data warehousing and business intelligence environments
  • Understanding of containerization for database deployments
  • Experience in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, government)
  • Masters degree
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) preferred.
  • Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) preferred
  • Two-plus years of C# development
  • Two-plus years of .NET development
  • Supportive, collaborative, and mission-driven team environment
  • Opportunities for skills development, certifications, and career growth
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts healthcare delivery and patient outcomes
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