RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is looking for a Senior Database Disaster Recovery Engineer for a contract opportunity with an organization in the Leawood, KS area.
Responsibilities:
* Review overall client DR Strategy, raise concerns as necessary and validate that data environment can be recovered successfully given the constraints and requirements of the DR project
* Research database recovery options/costs/architecture for on-prem and Azure cloud-based databases and develop roadmap for recovery for each of the application databases
* Work with vendors and team on developing various tiered recovery plans based on RPO/RTO, disaster type, application priority and database technology (SQL on-prem, Cloud databases, Synapse)
* Work with vendors and team on data recovery synchronization across databases/file systems vs RPO requirements to help ensure successful operational systems after recovery; Document data loss expectations and likely recovery tasks where data gaps may exist
* Work with hosting team on getting all database server VMs imaged for DR recovery (with or without data/log and tempdb drives)
* Fully document and automate as possible DR recovery steps (and build steps if possible) for each application database
* Work with vendors and team on testing DR recovery processes and fail back procedures
REQUIREMENTS:
* Senior level architectural experience with database services
* Scripting experience with Bicep and PowerShell
* Deep understanding of SQL database recovery options (Always On, Distributed Always On, Log Shipping, replication, etc)
* Good background in Azure cloud database technologies (Azure SQL Database, SQL Managed Instance, Synapse) and potential backup and recovery options
* Azure Synapse Administration & Architectural Experience a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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