Senior Database Administrator

Company: GRSi
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

Information Technology Bethesda, Maryland GRSi , a Maryland Tech Council Top5 Technology Company in Maryland is experiencing industry leading growth, recognized by Inc Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the country for 6 years, and led by Maryland---s 2019 CEO of the Year. As part of our growth, we are searching for a dynamic Senior Database Administrator to provide leading edge database solutions to world renowned healthcare and research organizations in the Washington, DC metro area, and around the world . This position is based in Bethesda, MD. Responsibilities: Maintain several database environments and ensure updates, maintenance packs, patches, & fixes for all environments are applied Migrate databases from on-prem into Azure SQL Databases. Provision new Azure SQL solutions including databases, managed instances, and Cosmos Prepare implementation plans for application upgrades and coordinate rollout Design performance monitoring systems and monitor server performance Mentor new DBA staff and provide training Work closely with developers, support, and QA teams to design and optimize database environments Prepare scripts to automate administration tasks Design and perform advanced database administration activities including: space management, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, system health and performance, system hardening, and configuring high availability Perform installation, configurations, and maintenance for clustered database environments Plan and perform database server upgrades and determine standards for server configuration Provide database design, query optimization, and performance tuning support for developers/customers/end users Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor---s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline Understanding of Database Management Software like MS SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL, RDS DB and SQL performance monitoring and tuning, query optimization Index maintenance and statistics update Debug Database Issues on Live Data Optimize Queries on Live Data Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage, backup, and archiving function correctly Monitor and carry out capacity planning Hands-on on DB conceptual design, logical design, physical design and Work with Development Teams with Regards to Database Updates and Design Understanding and use of Data Migration tools Basic Windows Server administration Expert knowledge of PostgreSQL and MySQL Expert knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and an understanding of Windows Server administration Experience with analyzing database performance and the ability to recommend enhancements to increase application efficiency, capacity, and responsiveness to users Experience with creating standards and executing processes for Installing, Configuring, Securing, and Monitoring Microsoft SQL Server in a high-availability environment Ability to work with Developers, System Administrators, Architects, and IT Management to plan and size production systems Ability to Identify and resolve related database issues Ability to work with clients in a positive, polite, and supportive manner Participated in monitoring, testing, and performing recovery operations with stored and archived data and images using network storage devices Understanding and basic troubleshooting of Windows Server operating systems (2016, 2019) to include Windows processes, services and file/folder permissions Working knowledge of SAN concepts and physical array design Experience with Azure managed database services to include capacity/cost planning, architecture and design, implementation, and maintenance Experience with document databases, Azure Data Factory, and other Azure services like MariaDB and Postgres is a plus Experience with Power BI a plus The Company: Innovation, Collaboration and Agility - at GRSi these aren't buzz words, they're our mantra. GRSi is an ISO certified and CMMI/dev-ML3 rated professional services organization with expertise that covers all areas of information technology and professional engineering services from systems integration; Agile, Iterative and Waterfall software development; multi-tier infrastructure support; to full spectrum cyber security and enterprise systems support. Regardless of the program or the task, the excellence of GRSi is all about the people. Our greatest asset is our ability to attract and retain highly qualified professionals and our record growth this past year means new opportunity. GRSi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth or related condition) citizenship, familial status, mental or physical disability status, veteran status, genetic information, other non-disqualifying disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 2020 --- MD Tech Council Top 5 Government Contractor, 3rd year 2020 --- Inc Magazine Fastest Growing Companies, 6th year 2020 --- G2Xchange NXT UP Federal Emerging Technology and Consulting Firms 2019 --- MD Tech Council CEO of the Year You have been redirected to a GRSi job page

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