GDH Consulting is hiring a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator. This role will handle database administration for mission critical transactional and Datawarehouse SQL servers with a significant focus on continuous improvement and technology strategy. The resource manages and maintains all production and non-production databases; responsible for standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration; performs backup and recovery on Database Management Systems, configures database parameters, prototype designs against logical data models, defines data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing requirements. This position optimizes database access and allocates/re-allocates database resources for optimum configuration, database performance and cost. Additionally, this position will handle web administration for mission critical web servers with a significant focus on web applications' deployment, connectivity and maintenance. This will include expert escalation for troubleshooting production issues, assists in development lifecycle, capacity management and strategy, operational standards and procedures, stabilization and optimization, performance tuning and monitoring, standards identification and compliance, continuous improvement, and security enhancement. The Database Administrator (DBA) in this position must have passion for data, databases, web applications, and bring expertise to help us deliver best in class data delivery solutions.
Skills Required:
Intermediate professional level role.
Supports multiple services and multiple databases of medium to high complexity (complexity defined by database size, technology used, systems feeds and interfaces) with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity and accessibility of data.
Works on multiple projects as a project leader or sometimes as a project advisor. May coach more junior technical staff. Advanced knowledge in MS SQL Server and Datawarehouse, MS Internet Information Services (IIS), PowerBI and SSAS
Advanced knowledge in creating, deploying, and monitoring SSIS packages
Good knowledge on maintaining SQL report servers (SSRS)
Good knowledge with SQL server encryption
Familiar with industry-level best practices for Microsoft SQL Server security standards
Expert knowledge on backup & recovery; expert knowledge of on-prem to cloud migration
Good knowledge of Azure, industry standard server hardware, operating systems, storage, virtualization, and networking technologies
Familiar with PowerShell, database source control and continuous integration tools
Familiar with RedGate, Tableau and Idera Data Architect 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:
Power BI capacity Admin, connecting gateways to data sources, granting access permissions, creating workspaces, publishing Power BI reports, and dashboards.
Familiar with Snowflake
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and persuade to all levels of management.
Experience Required:
8+ years of experience in working as MS SQL Server database administrator and database internals, with strong focus in SQL Server 2016, 2019, and 2022
8+ years in SQL Server database performance tuning along with good understanding of indexing, execution plans, DMV, database storage, database problem identification, problem diagnosis and resolution
8+ years writing scripts or using leading tools to monitor, perform backup & recovery, and maintenance automation
hands on experience in on-prem to cloud migration
hands on experience in creating and troubleshooting SSIS packages
5+ years of experience in performing code
5+ years of experience with MS Internet Information Services (IIS) with strong focus on server administration and web applications deployment.
Experience Preferred:
5+ years of experience with creating SSIS packages.
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.
Education Preferred:
Microsoft Certification in SQL Server Database Administration.
About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.
Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.
Benefits of Working for GDH:
Professional Development
Competitive pay
Full health insurance
401k Plan
Holiday Pay
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Weekly Paycheck & Direct Deposit
& More!
GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.
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