Database Administrator

Database AdministratorAdministers, maintains, and implements policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company's databases. Resolves database performance issues, database capacity issues, synchronization, replication, and other distributed data issues. Assist with the development, review and testing of database objects and stored procedures using advanced programming techniques. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the labor market industry and security concepts. Works directly with clients and technical staff to support the company's applications and operational data need. Consults with and advises users of the various organizational data sources and the tools available to access them. Works directly with developers and technical support personnel to anticipate and plan for productive data access, security and utilization. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Provides on call support for scheduled 24x7 time periods.This is a hybrid position. Candidate must come to work at corporate office in Palm Harbor, FL. 3 days a week.Duties and Responsibilities:Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skillsDeliver expertise in MS SQL database technologyPerform daily health checks and ensure recovery strategies are functioningTroubleshoot, identify and resolve database issues in a timely mannerProvide off-hours on-call support and work in unison with system engineersTake responsibility for performance and health of all company databasesSupport all software development life-cycle database environmentsCollaborate with solution architects to devise enterprise level data strategiesMentor development teams and assist with new and existing data interfacesEnforce naming, coding, design, deployment and security standardsEnhance current methods, policies, procedures and processesProduce high quality documentationRequirements:Work Experience / Knowledge:Experience as a SQL DBA in a SQL Server 2012 or higher environmentAbility and willingness to provide off-hours on-call supportStrong analysis, decision-making, and communication skillsGood command of T-SQL programmingExperience in a high transaction volume, 24x7, VLDB, enterprise database environmentUnderstanding of SQL clusteringFamiliarity with log shipping, database snapshots and mirroringCan support data synchronization across multiple environmentsUnderstanding of database security and accessKnowledge of data modeling techniques and toolsAbility to excel in a large, fast-paced database environmentFortitude to enforce, practice and improve database standards and deployment processesPerformance tuning and indexing expertise including execution plan analysisExperience administering transactional replication a plusWorking experience with Reporting Services a plusQualifications / Certifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related fieldMinimum 4 years database administration experience in appropriate technical environment. Experience in the labor market or regulatory occupation industries preferredSpecial Requirements:May also be assigned various projects and tasks as needed