What are the responsibilities and job description for the SQL DBA position at GDH?
Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator with a strong background in Microsoft SQL Server management. This full-time position involves managing and maintaining both production and non-production databases to ensure optimal performance and security. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in database design, performance tuning, and web server administration. The position is based in our offices with the opportunity for partial remote work, subject to project needs.
Responsibilities
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.
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator with a strong background in Microsoft SQL Server management. This full-time position involves managing and maintaining both production and non-production databases to ensure optimal performance and security. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in database design, performance tuning, and web server administration. The position is based in our offices with the opportunity for partial remote work, subject to project needs.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain the physical data storage, database security, and manage access controls.
- Perform regular database backups and implement recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Optimize database performance through tuning and resource allocation to meet system demands.
- Assist in the administration of web servers focusing on web applications’ deployment, connectivity, and ongoing maintenance.
- Provide expert-level support for troubleshooting production issues and contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
- Engage in capacity management, operational planning, and the implementation of continuous improvement strategies for database and web server environments.
- Ensure compliance with database and security standards and manage SQL server encryption and data protection protocols.
- Support the migration of databases from on-premises environments to cloud-based platforms, enhancing system efficiency and scalability.
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a MS SQL Server database administrator.
- Proven expertise in database performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
- Proficient in managing web servers, specifically MS Internet Information Services (IIS).
- Experience with SSIS package creation and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with on-prem to cloud migrations.
- Familiarity with PowerShell, database source control, and continuous integration tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a dynamic team environment.
- Microsoft Certification in SQL Server Database Administration is preferred.
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.
