SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

About Xerox Holdings CorporationFor more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. XIT Staffing, a division of Xerox dedicated to staffing solutions, is committed to collaborating closely with our internal clients to fulfill their staffing needs.

Our client is seeking a SQL Server database administrator (DBA) for a 6 month contract to hire position (hybrid role in Alexandria, VA). The DBA will manage its MS SQL Server databases and cloud migration, install and maintain the database software, create storage structures, set up user accounts, debug malfunctioning programs, create backups, and regularly maintain the database security. To ensure success, the DBA should have extensive experience with SQL Server front-end and back-end tools, excellent problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with MS SQL Server database management which includes maximizing performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain MS SQL Server databases.

Monitor database systems and applications to ensure secure and efficient operation.

Perform database tuning, optimization, and capacity planning to ensure system reliability and performance.

Implement and manage database security measures, including user access controls and encryption.

Creating storage database structures with high-level security features.

Altering storage structures to meet the evolving needs of the company.

Training users on how to access the information in the database.

Finding and debugging malfunctioning programs affecting the database integrity.

Creating autonomous database backups to prevent data loss.

Regularly updating the database security patches.

Work closely with developers to optimize SQL queries and database structures.

Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.

Administration and Management of Cold Fusion environments is a plus.

Qualifications

8+ years of Database Administrator experience with MS SQL Server.

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science.

Strong understanding and proven experience with MS SQL Server database management.

Experience with database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.

Proficient in database performance tuning and query optimization.

Familiarity with data privacy and security protocols.

Knowledge of database backup procedures, recovery, and SQL.

Knowledge of programming languages and API.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to visualize algorithmic structures.

Administration and management experience with Oracle Database, ColdFusion, AWS RDS is a plus.

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