SQL Server Database Administrator

Reports to: IT Manager, Database Services Department: Infrastructure Operations Location: Burlington or RTP, NC Principal Functions: SQL Server performance analysis, tuning, capacity planning/forecast, security, and design. Collaborate with DBAs, Developers, and Architects in troubleshooting database and application errors. Actively monitor the database environment to ensure optimal performance and to prevent production issues. Open and Follow-up on Service Request tickets to quickly resolve problems.

Perform Production On-Call Support on rotational basis – including Off-Hours and Weekends. Provide direction on database tuning and operations. Collaborate with Data Architects on data modeling using tools such as E/R Studio. Review packages before deployment.

Provide direction on database tuning and operations. Provide support for database/application deployments. Design, automate and document new processes to improve efficiency of database services. Provide training in areas of specialization to other team members.

Desired Skills and Experience: – BS in technical discipline preferred – SQL Server certification a plus – Experience with other database systems (Oracle, Sybase, IBM DB2) a plus – Experience in Healthcare Industry preferred – Powershell / Windows administration skills a plus