Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Expert Database Administrator HBITS-05-13403. Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server database instances. Troubleshoot problems and provide technical explanations. Host\lead meetings in a group environment.

Required to work on site from day 1

DURATION: 30 Months
LOCATION: Albany, NY – Onsite
Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server database instances. Troubleshoot problems and provide technical explanations. Host\lead meetings in a group environment

Day-to-Day tasks

• Install, configure, administer, and manage MS SQL Server databases including high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
• Assist in Developing and implementing appropriate high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Perform regular backups and ensure recovery solutions are in place and regularly kept updated utilizing approved ITS/MSSQL team approved backup tools.
• Monitor performance of database servers, listeners and other related processes, optimize performance of databases, tune applications, server resources – CPU, memory, storage, network, etc.
• Ensure appropriate security protocols in line with ITS guidelines and known best practices are in place, patches are applied on all database environments
• Perform capacity planning and storage space management.
• Create and maintain documentation for all major installation and implementation
• Explore, actively support and work on new technology initiatives, much beyond the database world that may be of interest to the Organization
• Actively participate and contribute in troubleshooting and alleviating any issues that group may have.
• Actively take a lead in analyzing SQL database performance issues.
• Provide production support including off hour support and help application debugging
• Interact with database vendors for Support and resolution of issues

Qualifications

• Database Administrator- Uses specialized software to store and organize data, which may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, and troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery.
• Expert- 84 months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.
• 84 months experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator
• 84 months experience in designing, installing, and maintaining High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solution on MS-Windows and SQL Server clustered environments.
• 84 months experience tuning, monitoring, troubleshooting and baselining SQL Server database performance.
• 84 months experience with SQL Server Transact-SQL(T-SQL)
• 48 months experience configuring and providing DBA support for databases hosted on Microsoft Azure Database Services
• 60 months experience designing, installing, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server SSIS/SSAS/SSRS Services.
• 60 months MS-Windows Server/System Administration experience
• 60 months Experience supporting Microsoft Dynamics CRM software.
• 60 months experience in working with scripting tools like PowerShell
• MCSA (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) or above in SQL Server 2012/2014/2016/2019/2022

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $56.20 - $63.20 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• MySQL: 7 years (Required)
• Database administration: 7 years (Required)
• Oracle: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Albany, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person