Database Administration Specialist

Sparks Group
Winston-salem, NC
29 Nov 2024

Vacancy expired!

Job Summary/Company:

A Sparks Group Partner is seeking a Database Administration Specialist to join their team. Currently, this position is remote due to COVID, but will eventually turn into a hybrid work schedule. Candidate must be able to commute into 1 of the 3 offices (Dallas, NYC, or Winston-Salem). If you are interested in learning more about Sparks Group and the opportunity, please submit your resume today.

Responsibilities:

  • Review, plan, and deploy SQL Server product maintenance releases
  • Provide SME technology support of SQL Server areas to address production incidents promptly
  • Implement new database technologies with the application development team
  • Deploy new databases and changes to support application processing
  • Production incident support including after hours and on-call weekend support as required
  • Provide 3rd party application support with relation to databases: testing, architecting, and implementation enterprise solutions
  • Provide SME expertise and support all aspects of the SQL Server environment
  • Work with team to coordinate activities/implementations, follow and document procedures, respond, track, and escalate systems incidents
  • Oversee/manage BAU projects such as infrastructure software upgrades and patch management

Qualifications/Background Profile:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, MIS or equivalent
  • 5-10 years' experience as a Microsoft SQL Server SME in IT/Financial services
  • Broad knowledge in SQL Server 2016 Always on Availability Group Database Administration techniques
  • Database Administration experience in a SQL Server Enterprise environment utilizing high availability/disaster recovery features
  • Extensive knowledge of core infrastructure components (high availability, federation, replication)

Download the Sparks Group Jobs mobile app from

Apple App Store or Google Play

.

Qualified candidates should send their resume AND call

Sparks Group for additional details. Please note, resume must include a valid email address in order to be considered. We look forward to discussing your background, your current job search, and your potential career path with

Sparks Group!

Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.