Senior Database Administrator

Job Description

Senior Database Administrator - Work From Home

We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Senior Database Administrator to join a growing IT team. This position requires experience administrating MS SQL Server (creating indexes, DB maintenance, backups/recovery, etc.). This position also requires DDL experience. This position is 100% Remote.

Senior Database Administrator Responsibilities:

- Provide 24/7 support for firm critical databases.

- Perform troubleshooting, resolution and root cause analysis for database and application specific incidents.

- Perform schema design, capacity planning and change control management tasks.

- Execute database baselining, benchmarking, performance analysis and tuning.

- Maintain and enhance database maintenance routines.

- Work with company technical leads and development teams to create and execute project plans in line with customer expectations and company strategic goals.

- Execute database backup and recovery operations, database patching and upgrades and implementation of database security policies.

- Integrate SQL systems with third-party tools and environments.

- Document policies, processes and procedures.

- Cross-train members of the organization on how to use databases effectively and efficiently.

- Support other key initiatives as the business dictates.