SQL Administrator: Database Operations

SQL Administrator: Database Operations

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and development.
• Solid understanding of SQL Server internals.
• Knowledge of SQL Server configuration best practices.
• Extensive expertise with SQL backups and recovery.
• Experience with database deployments and source control.

Responsibilities

• Audit server health, error logs, windows logs, and application performance to take corrective actions if needed.
• Implement HA-DR solutions in tandem with architects and SQL developers using multi-data center best practices.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server internals to troubleshoot database performance problems.
• Automate day-to-day tasks to increase team productivity.
• Setup and configure SQL Server installations according to best practices.
• Routine patching and upgrading SQL Server installations and FCI clusters.
• Tune and configure SQL backups to maintain RTO and RPO targets.
• Participate in 24/7 operations via on call rotation schedule.
• Document processes and procedures.
• Provide guidance to SQL developers or architects as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for Rockstar Games.
• Knowledge of .NET/C#.
• Knowledge of SSRS and SSIS.
• SQL Sentry.
• Experience with database load testing.
• Knowledge of Splunk searches and dashboards.
• Knowledge of other database technologies.