Principal SQL Database Administrator

• Serve as the primary database administrator and subject matter expert for all the systems based on Microsoft SQL Technology including Databases, Applications and Reporting environments
• Define standards to manage multiple relational database management system (RDBMS) on various operating systems
• Provide input on and design new implementations in collaboration with vendors, infrastructure and application support teams in on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments where appropriate
• Work with Project Managers on work prioritization and assign tasks to the team members and make sure to complete them successfully
• Assist I.T. Management in day-to-day operations including timesheet management, ticket resolution and work allocation
• Oversee all aspects of SQL Server database system design, implementation, troubleshooting, and administration
• Lead and mentor the team members to provide tier 2 and 3 support for all corporate SQL Server database systems and services to meet or exceed service level agreements
• Develop, install, maintain and monitor company databases in a high performance/ high availability environment while supporting enterprise projects
• Provide general database design, implementation and administration to assure highest reliability and availability of I.T. services
• Maintain database backup/ recovery procedures and disaster recovery database environment
• Develop and support procedures for database security
• Conduct database capacity planning, record archival, and storage monitoring regularly
• Implement and support database software upgrade and patch management procedures
• Document database specifications, licensing, configuration and infrastructure
• Develop processes, procedures and guidelines for troubleshooting database events and performing tasks
• Evaluate and seek solutions to production issues as well as new projects
• Work closely with application developers and project managers in solving production issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field
• At least 7 years of extensive and broad based experience in the design, administration and support of SQL Server databases with in depth experience in SQL Server 2008 R2/2012 in a production environment
• Experience in resource planning / management and source control
• Experience in working with applications that are mission critical and require 24/7 uptime
• Experience in consolidating and virtualizing the environments
• Experience in building and maintaining DEV, QA, UAT, PROD and Disaster Recovery environments
• Experience in troubleshooting issues and quickly resolve them in an efficient manner that minimizes downtime
• Able to prioritize work and complete deliverables to timelines with minimal supervision by senior staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent training skills to be able to present, train, and convey technical information simply and understandably to department staff and administrators
• Ability to periodically work under stressful and chaotic circumstances
• Must have a service-oriented attitude with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, and highly focused are required
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects with multiple priorities
• A strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and software development methodologies (requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools, version control, testing and QA, and deployment)
• Thorough knowledge of all types SQL Server replication, clustering, partitioning and mirroring

Master's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)