Database Administrator

Preferred Credit, Inc.•Saint Cloud, MN

25d•$67,000 - $83,750•Hybrid

About The Position

PCI is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and eager-to-learn Database Administrator who is looking for an opportunity to grow their career, build hands-on SQL Server experience, and work with a supportive team. In this role, you will monitor and maintain SQL Server databases, troubleshoot issues, write T-SQL queries, and support critical business systems while working closely with our Data Architecture team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your database administration skills, gain exposure to modern data platforms, and grow through mentorship, hands-on experience, and continuous learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in database administration/database development or similar experience.
Intermediate knowledge of SQL Server and relational database concepts, including tables, indexes, queries, and backups.
Intermediate skill with T-SQL, or a demonstrated ability to learn new technical concepts quickly.

Nice To Haves

Internship, coursework, or academic project experience with SQL Server or another relational database platform.
Exposure to database security, performance monitoring, or troubleshooting.
Familiarity with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Windows Server, or IT ticketing/service management systems.
Microsoft SQL Server or Azure Data Fundamentals certification, or related coursework.

Responsibilities

Monitors the performance, availability, and health of on-prem SQL Server database environments, escalating issues as needed.
Performs routine database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, indexing, and SQL Server Agent job monitoring.
Diagnoses and troubleshoots database errors, connectivity issues, and performance issues using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and related tools, under the guidance of the data architecture team.
Supports database security processes, including user access provisioning, permission reviews, and adherence to established security standards.
Provides day-to-day production support and enhancement work for existing database applications, reports, and dashboards, tracking and resolving requests through the team's ticketing system.
Participates in an on-call support rotation as needed.