Sql Server Database Administrator

TEKsystems
$55.00 - $70.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Feb 19, 2025
Top Skills' Details * 5+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required * Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using SolarWinds DPA or similar native tools * Experience with backups, restores and recovery models Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server * Experience working with Windows server systems, including Active Directory Description The SQL Server DBA will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical Microsoft SQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our applications. This is a "hands-on" position on our Infrastructure Team requiring solid technical skills, troubleshooting abilities as well as demonstrated communication and documentation experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for multiple applications both commercially and internally developed ensuring their operational readiness (security, health and performance), executing data loads, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues with them . Our applications support the enterprise in product ordering, warehouse management, reporting systems, and Business Intelligence. Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively with Infrastructure team. Job Duties: Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product life cycle environments, from development to production systems Monitors and tests database backup procedures and security procedures Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security. Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations Calculates optimum levels for database parameters such as amount of computer memory and CPU cycles to be used by database Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end, and assisting with root-cause analysis Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document data architecture and change control Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement. Provide on-call support for critical production systems. Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours. Skills Database administrator, Sql, Sql server, Database management Top Skills Details Database administrator,Sql,Sql server,Database management Additional Skills & Qualifications *This person will support and manage 12 SQL servers and databases. This is a fairly small environment. There is opportunity for this person to grow within the organization and for this role to develop into an architect level. Experience Level* Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2025. 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.