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Description:
Overview
The SR SQL Database Administrator will support customer’s accounts, leading the responsibility to ensure the stability of the SQL server and clustered environments. Troubleshooting issues as they arise, but leading the drive to make recommendations that will reduce incident occurrence and meet the accounts business needs. Ideal candidate should be someone who enjoys and can lead with the design, architecture, planning of SQL Database(s) and Database clusters. You must enjoy a close-knit team environment of shared responsibility and be willing and able to work a flexible schedule as needed to cover specific Accounts, scheduling requirements or projects.
Position Office Location: Charlotte, NC
TYPICAL DUTIES
Typical duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide tier two support for the Database Administration team.
Install, configure, troubleshoot and SQL databases, as well as cluster technologies.
Perform capacity planning, and monitor database usage.
Accurately document procedures, configurations, trouble descriptions and problem resolution.
Work with and provide support to developers to implement solutions as needed, release code, and creatively solve problems.
Participate in incident management and problem resolutions in a timely fashion, escalate issues as needed.
Document all work actions as required by TEKsystems customer and their clients in accordance with standard policies and procedures
Work with TEKsystems customer, client and third-party technical and service teams to maintain, troubleshoot and connect technical issues
Perform advanced systems testing and operational tasks for a wide variety of systems
Support multiple systems in 24 x 7 environment operational environments with high uptime requirements. Varied shift schedules may include day, night and weekend hours
Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Operating systems and Microsoft SQL.
Working knowledge of Virtual Environments, storage, and Raw Data Mapping.
Ability to work in a self-directed manner on multiple tasks or projects, with excellent organizational and time-management skills
High level of professionalism, particularly working with and assisting clients with technical questions and issues
Ability to produce and maintain documentation of information security systems using a variety of tools (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint, etc.)
Ability to travel up to 20%, when needed.
MUST HAVE
Functional knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - SQL Server 2022
Functional knowledge of Always On Architecture and configuration
Functional knowledge of performance tuning for Microsoft SQL Server
Functional knowledge of Azure
Ability to troubleshoot issues in high pressure environment
Ability to create organized technical documentation
Experience in a PROD/UAT/TEST/DEV architecture with understanding of change management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MCSA SQL certification
5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL systems and related technologies including clustering technologies.
Demonstrated skill in working effectively with people of all technical levels including conflict resolution, collaborative problem solving, and responsive customer service is required.
Certification and/or experience working in an ITIL or IT Service Management environment preferred.
Skills:
Database administrator, Sql, Microsoft sql server, always on architecture, performance tuning, azure, organizational change management, uat testing, oracle, vmware esxi
Top Skills Details:
Database administrator, Latest MS SQL server versions, always on architecture, performance tuning, Azure, Change management, UAT testing
LIKE TO HAVE
• Functional knowledge of Oracle and VMWare
Experience Level:
Expert Level
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.