What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Database Administrator position at Golden State Foods and Careers?
Description
JOB SUMMARY The Database Administrator is responsible for managing all Microsoft SQL databases, architecture, and infrastructure within the GSF organization. Their duties include monitoring, designing, developing, securing, testing, maintaining, installing, and optimizing database technologies at GSF. This encompasses both on-premise SQL servers and SQL-as-a-service options, such as RDS and Azure SQL Database.).
This position is primarily focused on supporting GSF business-critical applications. This position is Hybrid (3 days in the office).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(% of time may vary depending on assignments/projects)
1. Database Administration Duties
50%
2. Business Information Requirements
20%
3. Business Information Design
20%
4. Resource Management
10%
5. Additional Responsibilities
Varied
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS
- No travel requirements
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
- Manage relationships with applications teams to collaborate & triage technical issues and optimization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification
- A Four year college degree is preferable with applicable work experience
Experience
- 6 years hands on experience implementing and maintaining MSSQL clusters.
- 4 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting SQL Always on
- Experience with RedGate SQL monitoring platform
- Experience with Ola Hallengren and Brent Ozar maintenance and optimization scripts
- Experience with AzureSQL Database
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Refer to separate handout for Competency definitions (B/basic; P/proficient; E/expert):
Technical
Expert
Proficient
Basic
Business
Expert
Proficient
Basic
CORE COMPETENCIES
The following universal core competencies apply to every job at Golden State Foods. Performance expectations are based on the specific job and grade level.
GSF VALUES
Maintains the highest standards. Treats others the way you’d like to be treated. Makes the best product. Gives the customer a fair deal.
TRUST
Exhibits sense of fairness. Leads by example. Consistently lives the Values and Creed. Builds trust by being willing to say “I made a mistake”. Assures that promises are met on time, every time.
INSPIRATION TO OTHERS
Walks the talk. Is supportive of others. Helps others develop great ideas. Looks for the best in others. Rewards positive performance. Finds ways to succeed, not reasons to fail. Is willing to do jobs “below them”. Addresses failures in the process, not the people. Accepts responsibility for own failures. Creates vision for team.
DRIVES TOWARDS HIGHEST QUALITY RESULTS
Is creative and innovative. Is a prudent risk-taker. Always looks for new methods and better ways to run the business. Meets annual goals and objectives. Has a passion for the business. Is willing to change. Puts forth quality efforts.
INTEGRITY
Represents self honestly in all situations, even if it exposes mistakes or weakness. Gives the customer a fair deal. Always does the right thing, even when no one is watching. Walks the talk. Meets commitments. Applies rules across all levels – no exceptions.
OPEN & HONEST COMMUNICATION
Is timely in communications in both directions. Listens actively. Speaks directly, (say what you mean – mean what you say). Listens with empathy and without judgment. Gets all the facts before jumping to conclusions.
TEAM PLAYER/PARTNERSHIP
Avoids acting like a big shot. Shares success with others. Recognizes others achievements timely. Reacts constructively to mistakes. Is willing to do whatever is necessary to get job done. Puts other’s success first. Values team over individual. Acknowledges others with Golden Spirit Awards. Creates win/win situations.