Sql Database Administrator

Summary

Join our team as a SQL DBA and oversee all databases and database servers in production and test environments. Ensure optimal performance, security, and address failures. You will configure SQL databases, manage cloud and on-prem resources, maintain and monitor SQL Server Databases, and protect corporate data. This role requires strong communication skills, SQL expertise, and experience troubleshooting SSIS packages. A 4-year degree or equivalent experience is needed. This is a remote position based in the Philippines and working US Pacific Time.

Requirements

• Have strong communication skills and be willing to work in a team-oriented structure
• Develop SQL Queries and SQL based objects
• Identify slow running queries in and performance tune those queries
• Identify server’s hardware bottlenecks that could affect SQL Server’s performance
• Identify shortcomings in SSIS packages performance and address those issues
• Have the willingness to learn new technologies and new tools to better monitor/manage the environment
• Manage security and access rights on SQL Server database servers
• Have the database design and architecture knowledge and experience
• Be able to create scripts to automate administrative tasks
• Be familiar with cloud DB services (e.g., Azure SQL DB, AWS Redshift, Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Table storage) as well as Azure Data factory and Stream Analytics
• Have a strong knowledge in Relational Data Management, SQL Server 2012 and 2019
• Have a strong knowledge over SQL Server jobs and job maintenance
• Have more than 1 year experience working and troubleshooting SSIS packages
• Have a strong knowledge on how SQL Server security works
• Have a minimum 4 yr. degree in Systems related field or equivalent experience as a DBA/Lead DB
• Have a fully functional and up-to-date computer with which to perform duties
• Be willing to install next-generation endpoint protection on the computer
• Be willing a current resident of the Philippines and can perform work from there
• Be willing to work in US Pacific time zone (8:00am-5:00pm PST)

Responsibilities

• Configure SQL databases for performance tuning, as well as scheduled care and maintenance
• Organize the DBA assignments and manage the work plans
• Manage Cloud and on-prem resources including but not limited to: Windows SQL server, Azure SQL DB, AWS Redshift, Azure Data Factory and Stream analytics, etc
• Maintain and monitor SQL Server Databases while maximizing availability of critical business data
• Ensure corporate data is protected, secured, and backed up for safeguard
• Oversee required actions to make sure all servers are patched, and the latest service pack has been applied to all the servers while maintaining an effective communication on Server Maintenance and build activities and issues

Preferred Qualifications

• SSRS knowledge is a plus
• Microsoft SQL Server certification is a plus

Benefits

Remote (work from home) job