Role: Sr. Database Administrator
Location: Atlanta, GA
Top 5 Must Haves:
1. Upgrades
2. AG Installs
3. Replication
4. Troubleshooting
5. SQL Fundamentals
Description:
The SR Database Administrator is responsible for recommending, implementing and supporting current and new SQL Server DB technologies, as required, to support the technical capabilities of Cox Automotive Inc (CAI). To be successful in this role one must be able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment. This role requires good communication skills, both with team members and business contacts. In addition, the successful SR Database Administrator must be able to work with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and Resolve problems around database performance, capacity, replication, T-SQL, etc.
- Proactively monitor databases for errors and respond quickly and effectively to troubleshoot and resolve DB on-going issues on all CAI environments DEV/QA/PROD.
- Maintain/Monitor systems On-Prem or in AWS/Azure.
- Coordinate and schedule DB downtimes to perform DB maintenance procedures. i.e., DB patching, upgrades, etc.
- Define Backup and Recovery strategies using technologies used at CAI: Netapp Snapshots, Snap Manager for SQL, Idera SQLSafe or Native SQL Server Backup/recovery Tools.
- Perform advanced database administration activities including but not limited to: DB Performance Tuning, T-SQL tuning, Backup and recovery and DB disaster recovery solutions.
- Communicate effectively with other CAI groups gathering requirements for new instance build outs or supporting existing applications.
- Analyze existing systems and make recommendations on which technology best suits the business requirement for high availability, disaster recovery or high performance.
- Work independently or with other CAI teams to design or participate in functional/performance tests.
- Create/update CAI’s database documentation about standard procedures, DB technology features, or production issue troubleshooting.
- Stay current with changes in the technical area of expertise.
- Design and implement highly available production systems using the following technologies: Database Mirroring, Log Shipping, Windows/SQL clustering, Availability Groups.
- Experience with Cloud Technologies: AWS/Azure
- Review scripts submitted by the Development team for performance and standard adherence.
- Work with development teams to deploy code in production when needed.
- Participate in on-call rotations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 5-7 years’ experience in Microsoft Windows/ SQL Server Technologies.
- Experience working on 24x7 environments oriented towards a zero-downtime target.
- Working knowledge or previous administration of SQL 2012-SQL 2019 and Windows Server 2012+.
- Experience with ETL, DTS, T-SQL and SSRS, SSIS.
- Ability to work with minimal direction, in a team environment.
- Performance tuning for SQL server, queries, stored procedures, views, etc.
- Hands on experience with configuring and administering Log Shipping and SQL Availability Groups.
- Experience with SQL in virtual, physical and cloud-based environments.
- Proven ability to quickly learn and implement new technologies
- Experience with Sentry One a plus.
- Ability to code PowerShell commands a plus.
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Thank You,
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Golla Bhagath
Technical Recruiter - Fluxtek Solutions Inc
D:832-520-2366 ext: 154
E: bhagath@fluxteksol.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/golla-bhagath-490756223/
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