Job Description
Job description
Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video. Interviews anticipated the week of 1/13. Please use laptop and be prepared so share screen if asked. Use of headphones is strongly discouraged. Please do NOT use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance during virtual interviews. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of interview to validate candidate. Any second-round interviews will be held in person at the Lansing office.Remote or On-site: Candidates MUST be local to greater Lansing area (commutable distance). We are not interested in candidates who will need to relocate to accept the position. Will need to be onsite starting day 1 for hybrid work schedule which is onsite 2-days a week. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Top Skills & Years of Experience:• 5+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards.• 3+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation.• Expertise in HA and DR solutions.• Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server.Individual tasks related to the duty: · Follow and enforce database standards, policies & procedures. Research and draft guidelines within the boundaries of current policies and standards.· Monitor space allocation across databases. perform adjustments in test and development environments as necessary and as prescribed by predefined standards/guidelines.· Calculate disk space requirements for existing and/or new installations of existing business needs · Modify DBMS parameters based on capacity changes.· Configure and execute database integrity checks.· Monitor for database integrity checks.· Install database base management software for development and test environments.· Install database patches and service packs for development and test environments. · Monitor and support clustered database environments. · Monitor and support database replication and backup environments.· Implement the strategy to release unused space or repair fragmentation in test and development environments.· Execute (run) scripts provided by Systems Analysts or Database Architect/Designer for creating and modifying database objects (tables, views, constraints, indexes, etc.)· Monitor database back-ups to ensure recoverability. Troubleshoot backup errors.· Monitor database jobs and scheduled processes in development, test and production environments. Participate in troubleshooting. · Monitor database environments (using alert logs, trace files, alert mechanisms, and other tools) for issues and problems with database functionality, connectivity, or downtime.· Follow standards and guidelines for database space allocation based on best practices and implementation considerations based on business requirements.
Interview Process: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video. Interviews anticipated the week of 1/13. Please use laptop and be prepared so share screen if asked. Use of headphones is strongly discouraged. Please do NOT use ChatGPT or any other AI assistance during virtual interviews. A screenshot photo of candidate will be required for any interviews as well as a vendor present at beginning of interview to validate candidate. Any second-round interviews will be held in person at the Lansing office.Remote or On-site: Candidates MUST be local to greater Lansing area (commutable distance). We are not interested in candidates who will need to relocate to accept the position. Will need to be onsite starting day 1 for hybrid work schedule which is onsite 2-days a week. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Top Skills & Years of Experience:• 5+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards.• 3+ years of experience creating, updating and maintaining systems documentation.• Expertise in HA and DR solutions.• Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server.Individual tasks related to the duty: · Follow and enforce database standards, policies & procedures. Research and draft guidelines within the boundaries of current policies and standards.· Monitor space allocation across databases. perform adjustments in test and development environments as necessary and as prescribed by predefined standards/guidelines.· Calculate disk space requirements for existing and/or new installations of existing business needs · Modify DBMS parameters based on capacity changes.· Configure and execute database integrity checks.· Monitor for database integrity checks.· Install database base management software for development and test environments.· Install database patches and service packs for development and test environments. · Monitor and support clustered database environments. · Monitor and support database replication and backup environments.· Implement the strategy to release unused space or repair fragmentation in test and development environments.· Execute (run) scripts provided by Systems Analysts or Database Architect/Designer for creating and modifying database objects (tables, views, constraints, indexes, etc.)· Monitor database back-ups to ensure recoverability. Troubleshoot backup errors.· Monitor database jobs and scheduled processes in development, test and production environments. Participate in troubleshooting. · Monitor database environments (using alert logs, trace files, alert mechanisms, and other tools) for issues and problems with database functionality, connectivity, or downtime.· Follow standards and guidelines for database space allocation based on best practices and implementation considerations based on business requirements.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The SQL Server Database Administrator position is now open for candidates interested in the Database Administrator sector. This role in Lansing offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Database Administrator is a plus.