Database Administrator 2 – SQL Server

Database Administrator 2 – SQL Server

Req #: 809754
Location: Richmond, VA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Interview: Webcam Only
Local Candidates: Strongly preferred

Job Description

We are seeking a Database Administrator 2 to support an enterprise SQL database environment. The primary responsibility will be assisting with the migration of existing databases from one hosted platform to a new hosted platform, including post-migration validation.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server database administration, production database troubleshooting, architecture, backup/recovery and monitoring.

The environment currently includes SQL Server versions ranging from 2008 through 2019 and operates on a dedicated SQL performance hardware platform.

The DBA will also provide day-to-day break/fix incident response and assist with database updates, restores and recovery activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with migration of existing databases to a new hosted platform.
• Perform database and system validation after migrations.
• Administer and manage production databases.
• Troubleshoot database issues from basic through advanced complexity.
• Perform database backup, recovery and monitoring.
• Back up and restore production databases.
• Provide daily break/fix incident response for SQL environments.
• Support database updates, restores and recovery activities.
• Perform database security assessments and access reviews.
• Design, configure, deploy, troubleshoot and maintain database systems.
• Maintain accurate project, workload and process documentation.
• Communicate effectively with team members, peers and customers.
• Support ongoing database migration and infrastructure activities.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years experience administering and managing production databases.
• 5+ years database troubleshooting experience.
• 5+ years database backup, recovery and monitoring.
• 5+ years experience communicating within technical teams and with customers.
• 5+ years database security assessment and access management.
• 5+ years designing, configuring, deploying, troubleshooting and maintaining systems.
• 5+ years maintaining project and workload documentation.
• Strong Microsoft SQL Server administration experience.
• Hands-on database migration experience.
• Experience validating databases and systems following migration.
• Experience backing up and restoring production databases.
• SQL Server 2008–2019 experience.

Preferred

• Experience with Oracle databases.

Environment / Additional Information

• Primary database platform: Microsoft SQL Server
• SQL Server versions: 2008–2019
• Dedicated SQL performance hardware environment
• Current initiative includes migration from end-of-life hardware to a new platform.
• This role will provide support to the dedicated DBA who is focused primarily on project work and migrations.

Local Richmond, VA candidates are strongly preferred.

Interested candidates may share their updated resume for consideration.