Lead Analyst - Database Support

Iberdrola•Augusta, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support for the AVANGRID SQL Server database environments & applications using SQL Server databases. Participate in all database system design, maintenance, and enhancement work and documentation. Proactively monitor and maintain all database and application systems for an uninterrupted service to the Energy Control Center (ECC). Analyze, extract and make available system data for the engineers on request. Works within the Control Center environment and supports Cyber Security requirements for Control Center operations.

Requirements

Proficiency in Various SQL server installation and configurations on SQL Server 2019 and Experience in migrating from early versions of SQL Server to SQL Server 2019 and above.
Strong background in SQL Server database administration including Query Optimization, Performance Tuning, Troubleshoot and Identify the issues on MS-SQL 2016/2019.
Experience in high availability methods like clustering and/or mirroring, Always ON Availability Groups on a Multi-site environment.
Experience in applying database patches, security patches and application patches.
Maintain Stored Procedures, Indexes, SQL Jobs, Alerts, Special Procedures, views, functions, SSIS, in a multi-server environment.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot the issues with Permissions, Networking, firewall, AD group, Ad Authentications and VMware etc.,
Ability to review the Audit requirement and apply the fixes if required.
Experience with scheduling backups restoring databases using SQL native backups also knowledge on Veeam and/or Veritas backups.
Experience on SQL Mail configurations and Notification for any Job failures as well proactive notifications like blocking, Deadlock, space issues, etc.,
Strong Experience in Disaster Recovery (DR) tasks, design, implement and manage.
Strong background in database and application Tuning and optimizing SQL statements in applications, batch jobs, and reports.
Very good, In-depth know of database security, privilege assignment and design role-based security.
Working with the understanding of relevant Industry Compliance Regulations and Policies.
The ability to demonstrate good communication skills both written and orally.
Experience to make sound decisions will working in a high-pressure environment outside normal working hours.
Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years in RDBMS experience
Associate Degree with 4+ years in RDBMS experience
5-7 years’ IT and RDBMS related experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in SolarWinds DPA is a plus.
Experience in Datacenter Migrations is a plus.
Prior experience in working with Gas Utilities or any other utility industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Provides support for the AVANGRID SQL Server database environments & applications using SQL Server databases.
Participate in all database system design, maintenance, and enhancement work and documentation.
Proactively monitor and maintain all database and application systems for an uninterrupted service to the Energy Control Center (ECC).
Analyze, extract and make available system data for the engineers on request.
Works within the Control Center environment and supports Cyber Security requirements for Control Center operations.
Performing scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours and/or during maintenance windows.
Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
Monitoring performance issues and for availability on all production and non-production databases (as applicable).
Working in storm or other emergency conditions for 24x7 system support.