Database Administrator - WINDOWS  

Key Job Functions and Duties:

• Install and maintain the performance of database servers.
• Develop processes for optimizing database security.
• Set and maintain database standards.
• Manage database access.
• Performance tuning of database systems.
• Install, upgrade, and manage database applications.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
• Recommend and implement emerging database technologies.
• Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
• Create automation for repeating database tasks.
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools

General skills:

• Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools
• Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
• Understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling
• Design and implement database in accordance to end user’s information requirements
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
• Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory

Desired Experience & Qualities

• Deep experience in database administration in a Windows enterprise environment
• Experience in Oracle Enterprise version 12c.
• Experience in Microsoft SQL Server 2008+.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on database and spreadsheet applications.
• Work effectively with System Administrators/Engineers, DBA’s, Programmers, Project Managers, Business Representatives, Vendors and/or Analysts to complete tasks in timely manner.

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration
• MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development
• MongoDB Certified Professional
• MySQL Database Administration