Description

RNL is adding a SQL Server DBA (Data Base Analyst). The SQL Server DBA (Data Base Analyst) is responsible for supporting mission critical applications used by external clients, including complex hosted solutions for colleges and universities built on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM development stack.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (not limited to)

• Administering SQL Server for both 2008/2012/2014 and 2008R2/2012 R2/2014 R2
• Advising developers on the most efficient database designs (tables, data types, stored procedures, functions, indexing, etc.)
• Managing and monitoring SQL Server databases, reporting services, integration services and analysis services
• Writing and tuning SQL Server T-SQL queries
• SQL Server Database planning, scaling and capacity planning
• Designing tables and picking data types
• Using Profiler traces and other tools to identify potential bottlenecks and poor performing queries
• Applying Hotfixes and Security Patches for SQL Server
• Implementing disaster recovery strategy
• Performing SQL Server health checking and tuning performance using automation
• Creating technical documentation
• Troubleshooting SQL Server issues both independently and utilizing Microsoft Support services

Qualifications

Required:

• Administration knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2008R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2014, 2014 R2
• Minimum 5 years of experience in administering Microsoft SQL Server and related suite of products
• Minimum 1 year of T-SQL experience
• Working knowledge of Windows Server 2008/2012/2014 and Windows Server 2008R2/2012R2/2014R2
• Designing SWL Server physical and logical databases
• Writing stored procedures
• Data Transformation Services experience
• SQL Server architecture, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining
• Implementing SQL Server database backups and cloning SQL Server databases
• Recommending technologies for meeting business and workload requirements
• Participating in tool evaluation, integration and support
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Ability to interact between application developers and DBA/Database developers
• Demonstrated initiative, innovation, flexibility, and ability to manage workload; achieving desired results with minimal supervision
• Proficient in the English language and possess strong communication skill
• Ability to maintain and work in a remote home office
• Remote/virtual work environment must be free from distractions while performing the essential functions of the job and have a reliable network connection
• Position predominantly includes sitting/standing for long periods of time, close vision through the use of a computer screen, extensive keyboarding, talking, hearing, and infrequent light physical effort is required (minimum of fifteen pounds)

Preferred:

• Administration knowledge of MS SQL 2012 and MS SQL 2014
• Experience with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012
• Experience with other Microsoft products (highly desired) i.e.: Reporting Services, Analysis Services
• Batch and Power shell programming
• VMWare virtualization platform knowledge

RNL is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out to us here.