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Job Description
The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, administration, maintenance, security, and optimization of enterprise database systems. This role ensures database environments operate efficiently, reliably, and securely while supporting business-critical applications and data-driven decision making.
The DBA will utilize Structured Query Language (SQL) to manage database architecture, process complex data requests, perform system upgrades, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement database enhancements. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled database professional with extensive experience in Microsoft SQL Server administration, data management, and database optimization.
Responsibilities
Database Administration & Support
- Design, implement, configure, and maintain database environments.
- Administer and support Microsoft SQL Server databases and related technologies.
- Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operation.
- Perform routine database maintenance, backups, recovery, and integrity checks.
- Ensure database systems meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
- Develop, write, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and scripts.
- Process and support complex data requests from business and technical stakeholders.
- Analyze database performance and implement tuning strategies to improve efficiency.
- Identify and resolve database bottlenecks, performance issues, and system constraints.
- Recommend and implement database improvements and enhancements.
- Manage data structures, schemas, and database objects.
- Support data migration, integration, and synchronization activities.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems.
- Assist with database upgrades, modifications, and system enhancements.
- Collaborate with application developers and IT teams to support business applications.
- Perform testing and validation activities related to database modifications and upgrades.
- Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolution to minimize system downtime.
- Analyze system logs, performance metrics, and database activity to identify root causes of issues.
- Support disaster recovery planning and testing activities.
- Maintain database documentation, configurations, standards, and procedures.
- Develop and enforce database governance and best practices.
- Ensure adherence to security policies and data protection requirements.
- Prepare reports and recommendations regarding database performance and capacity planning.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience as an IT professional with database administration responsibilities.
- Extensive experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments.
- Strong understanding of database architecture, administration, and maintenance.
- Experience supporting enterprise-level database systems.
- Microsoft SQL Server Administration
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Database Design and Development
- Database Performance Tuning
- Query Optimization
- Backup and Recovery Management
- Database Security Administration
- Data Integration and Migration
- Database Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Data Modeling and Data Structures
- Stored Procedures, Views, and Functions
- Database Testing and Validation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Professional database certifications preferred.
- Experience with database upgrades and large-scale migrations.
- Knowledge of high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
- Experience supporting complex enterprise application environments.
- Database Administration
- SQL Development
- Data Management
- System Optimization
- Performance Tuning
- Security & Compliance
- Troubleshooting
- Data Integrity
- Technical Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
Location: Carlsbad, NM
Pay: $70.93/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday
