Senior Database Administrator

Talteam Inc. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for designing, installing, configuring, upgrading, monitoring, and maintaining SQL Server databases to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security. This role involves identifying and resolving database performance issues, developing and implementing backup and recovery strategies, and managing database security measures. The administrator will also analyze and resolve database-related issues, develop and maintain scripts for automation, and perform capacity planning. Collaboration with developers and system engineers is key, as is maintaining comprehensive documentation. The position also includes managing cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Azure), implementing automation, managing SQL Server high availability solutions, and developing migration strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in SQL Server database administration, including experience with performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and security.
• Proficiency in SQL Server administration, T-SQL, database design, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience with database management tools such as SQL Server Management Studio, monitoring tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Extended Events), and automation frameworks (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL scripts).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset and the ability to troubleshoot complex database issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Knowledge of data protection regulations and best practices for securing sensitive data, as well as experience with implementing and maintaining security controls in a database environment.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree or relevant certifications.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database platforms (e.g., AWS SQL Database) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, upgrade, monitor, and maintain SQL Server databases to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
• Identify and resolve database performance issues, such as slow running queries, inefficient database design, and indexing problems, to ensure optimal database performance.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to protect the integrity and availability of the database, including disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access control, auditing, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA.
• Analyze and resolve database-related issues, such as connectivity problems, data corruption, and system failures, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and maintain scripts, automation tools, and monitoring solutions to streamline database management tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor database growth, analyze resource usage, and forecast capacity requirements to ensure that the infrastructure can support current and future needs.
• Work closely with developers, system engineers, and other IT staff to support application development, deployment, and integration with the database platform.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance with organizational standards.
• Manage cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Azure) and implement automation using scripting.
• Implement and manage SQL Server high availability solutions.
• Develop and execute migration strategies to ensure data integrity and minimal downtime.
• Oversee data security, compliance, and validation during migration.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

What This Job Offers

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