SQL Server Database Administrator III

L.A. Care Health Plan•Los Angeles, CA

47d•$105,267 - $173,689

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing oversight in all aspects of Structured Query Language (SQL) Server database system design, implementation, troubleshooting, and administration. Acts as a Subject Matter Expert, serves as a resource and mentor for other staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field
In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of extensive and broad based experience in the design, administration and support of SQL Server databases with in depth experience in SQL Server 2008 R2/2012.
Extensive experience writing T-SQL and stored procedures and query tuning on high transaction databases.
Experienced in SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS).
Experience in SQL Server clustering and HA technologies including Always On, mirroring, log shipping and transactional replication.
Sound knowledge of RDBMS concepts, database architecture and SQL/T-SQL.
Ability to maintain detailed database related documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in administering SharePoint and IIS Platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of SQL Server database system design, implementation, troubleshooting, and administration.
Develop, install, maintain and monitor company databases in a high performance/high availability environment while supporting enterprise projects.
Provide general database design, implementation and administration to assure highest reliability and availability of I.T. services.
Manage the Data Synchronization of multiple databases between data centers using transaction replication.
Maintain database backup/recovery procedures and disaster recovery database environment.
Implement and support database software upgrade and patch management procedures.
Identify performance issues, deadlocks/contentions and resolve them.
Generate traces, execution plans and SQL Profiling.
Create and manage database constraints and indexes.
Support Development Team and Business users with database operations including the development of complex SQL, tuning of DML and the creation of stored procedures.
Proactive housekeeping/archiving and shrinking of databases and logs.
Develop and support procedures for database security.
Develop processes, procedures and guidelines for troubleshooting database events and performing tasks.
Provide tier 2 and 3 support for all corporate SQL Server database systems and services to meet or exceed service level agreements.
Evaluate and seek solutions to production issues as well as new projects.
Work closely with application developers and project managers in solving production issues.
Applies subject expertise in evaluating business operations and processes.
Identifies areas where technical solutions would improve business performance.
Consults across business operations, providing mentorship, and contributing specialized knowledge.
Ensures that the facts and details are correct so that the project’s/program's deliverable meets the needs of the department, organization and legislation's policies, standards, and best practices.
Provides training, recommends process improvements, and mentors junior level staff, department interns, etc. as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.