Database Administrator II

SQL Server DBA

3-6 Month contract – High Likelihood of extension or conversion to direct hire!!!

3 days per week per onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) – Philly, PA 19013

Candidate MUST live in the tri-state area (PA, DE, or NJ)

• W2 Rates ONLY - MUST be eligible for hire without sponsorship*

Overview

Our healthcare client is looking for a Mid-level SQL Server Database Administrator. The position will work directly with various IT associates including Application Development, Server Admin, Networking, Database Administration, and others. This is a 3-6 month contract with the strong potential to convert to full-time.

Specific Duties

• Provide Mid-level Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration support. (e.g., Installing / Upgrading / Backup and Recovery / Configuring / SSMS / SSIS / SSRS / Always on Failover Clustering / Performance Tuning / Troubleshooting ).
• Monitor, evaluate and resolve database system health issues. Provide guidance on query redesign, index modifications, database configuration changes, and database related application process improvements.
• Provide performance monitoring and measuring of all database components and provide input on capacity and performance planning.
• Escalate issues for technical assistance as required.
• Participate in basic to moderately complex projects as assigned as a team member.
• Produce and maintain documentation of various database related processes and procedures.
• Apply administration security, design and performance best practices in daily operations.
• Participation in a 24/7 Production support call rotation.
• Willingness to learn and support other Database managements systems as needed (BigQuery, MySQL, PostGreSQL).

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent knowledge acquired by work experience and training.
• Industry-recognized technical certifications are a plus (e.g. SQL, MCDBA)
• Working Knowledge of database file structure, retrieval and access methods, and performance analysis. Demonstrated analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, judgment, and the ability to work effectively with clients and IT associates in a collaborative and cooperative manner. Basic Understanding of the development process and business process.
• Three (3) or more years’ related IT experience working as a SQL Server database administrator and familiarization with related technologies and tools.
• The position is primarily for MS SQL Server support. Additional experience with Google BigQuery, MySQL, or DB2 UDB (Unix) is a plus. Potential opportunities to learn/support other DBMS’s such as Google BQ and MySQL.

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