Data Base Administrator in Alabama

Job title: Data Base Administrator

Location: Montgomery,Alabama

Duration: 7 months (Long term – possible funding extension)

Description:

Position Description The resource in this position will handle database administration for mission critical database servers with a significant focus on continuous improvement and technology strategy. This will include managing, patching, and monitoring database engines, database backup and restore, conducting performance monitoring and query tuning, troubleshooting production issues, monitoring SQL server jobs, assisting in software development life cycle, conducting SQL and SSIS package code reviews, capacity management and strategy, operational standards and procedures, stabilization and optimization, standards identification and compliance, continuous improvement, and security enhancement. The Database Administrator (DBA) in this position will have passion for data, and databases, and bring expertise to help us deliver best in class data delivery solutions.

Skills Required Advanced knowledge in T-SQL and experience in performing code reviews; advanced knowledge in creating, deploying, and monitoring SSIS packages; good knowledge with SQL server encryption; familiar with industry-level best practices for Microsoft SQL Server security standards; familiar with PowerShell, database source control and continuous integration tools; strong problem solving skills and a commitment to getting things done right; eagerness to learn and help others; good written and verbal communication skills and professionalism.

Skills Preferred Good knowledge with SQL Server Reporting Services.

Experience Required 8+ years of experience in working as MS SQL Server database administrator and database internals, with strong focus in SQL Server 2016; 8+ years in SQL Server database performance tuning, writing scripts or using leading tools to monitor database, database backup and maintenance automation tools or scripts.

Experience Preferred 5+ years of experience in creating and administering SSIS packages

Education Required Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related disciplines

Education Preferred Microsoft Certification in SQL Server Database Administration

Additional Information -This is an on-site position located in Montgomery, AL. -in person interviews preferred. will video interview with non-local. -long term contract at this time