What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator position at Apply Today with IAA- US?
IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company, is seeking a Database Administrator to join our corporate team in Westchester, IL.
The Database Administrator is responsible for all administration, support and development of Microsoft SQL Server version 2005/2008R2 in a clustered environment. This individual collaborates on an ongoing basis with others in the department to ensure specific systems are running smoothly with no interruptions.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and tuning all SQL databases to ensure availability
- Monitoring production databases and data processing jobs
- Implementing and administering database replication
- Troubleshooting performance issues relating to indexes, fine-tuning queries and stored procedures
- Coordinating database checkpoint frequencies, archive logging, resource usage with programmers and system Administrators
- Creating capacity planning forecast
- Establishing and maintaining custom-tailored backup/restore procedures and disaster recovery plans for Production Servers.
- Enhancing system availability
- 24 X 7 Production support
- Perform SQL database administration task
Provide support to Application Development Groups in the following ways:
- Providing logical database structures alternatives
- Creating a physical database design
- Helping with construction, testing and installation
- Ensuring application performance, integrity and availability
- Proficient with system development techniques and tools
SQL Server Software Maintenance:
- Installing, configuring, securing SQL Production servers
- Upgrading databases from earlier versions to the latest versions
- Applying MS maintenance fixes
- Providing technical support to the application developers
- Reviewing new databases that come with purchased packages
Skills and Qualification Requirements:
- Experience supporting mission critical production systems is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with peers, other application teams and clients.
- Provide direction to application development team(s)
- Organization and time management skills are critical.
- Must continue to enhance technical knowledge and skills through research and experimentation, in-house
Education and Certification Requirements:
- Candidate must have a 4 year degree (or equivalent experience)
- 3 years of MS SQL Server Administration experience required
- Requires solid knowledge of MS SQL Server programming and administration for mission critical systems
In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a benefits package including health insurance, 401K, STD/LTD, Life Insurance/AD&D, paid holidays, and vacations.
About IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company:
IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns. RB Global, Inc. globally has over 7,000 employees and is headquartered near Chicago in Westchester, Illinois
