TicketNetwork is seeking a Database Administrator II. The successful candidate will posses a solid understanding of SQL Server administration with a focus on instance configuration, backup/restore, HA/DR methodologies, performance monitoring, and security. Strong troubleshooting skills and excellent attention to detail are also required for this role. Experience with maintaining business critical databases with high volume of concurrent read and write traffic is a must.
Primary Responsibilites:
- Perform routine database maintenance tasks including backups, restores, corruption detection, and index maintenance.
- Perform preventative maintenance and daily monitoring to prevent major issues.
- Plan and implement SQL Server instance updates and upgrades.
- Identify, troubleshoot and resolve SQL Server performance and configuration issues.
- Research and implement new SQL Server technologies.
- Collaborate with application and SQL developers to identify and troubleshoot complex database problems.
- Implement and enforce security policies for applications and end users.
- Create and maintain documentation.
Requirements:
- Ability to meet SLAs and project timelines in a fast paced environment
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Powershell / SQLCMD automation skills a plus
- A bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is required
- A minimum of 8 years experience as a SQL Server DBA in a Windows Active Directory environment
- Cloud native (AWS or Azure) database experience a plus
- Experience with SQL Sentry or DataDog a plus
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or any IT related field
Schedule:
- FT
- M-F, 9:00AM to 6:00PM
- On call hours may be needed to meet business needs
