Senior SQL Database Administrator - City of Philadelphia

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The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

The Senior SQL Server Database Administrator is a full performance technologist responsible for providing operational database management services to the City.  This responsibility includes functioning as an experienced professional able to understand and independently implement the standards of OIT’s general data management and SQL Server/PostgreSQL practice. This position reports to the IT Director of Data Management and receives guidance and direction from Database Administrators Leads.

Essential Functions

• Provides hands-on operational support to the City’s mission critical databases.
• Performs general Database Administration: DBMS software install, object management, startup and stoppage, patching and upgrade, etc.
• Identifies performance issues and carries out Performance Tuning.
• Participate in database software products evaluation.
• Monitors database management systems (DBMS) and data reporting platforms across the Solution Deployment Life Cycle (Development, Test, Production) and insures that they perform within the expected service level.
• Understands, Implements, enforces, and monitors the data security and compliance standards (NIST, HIPAA, CIJS, IRS PUB 1075, etc.)
• Participates in the collection of database operations metrics for reports and capacity planning.
• Execute the established database operation policies, procedures and processes.
• Perform reliable backup and restore operations that meet the operations level requirements.
• Provisions DBMS user access in accordance with the established data management procedures and policies.  Tracks the provisioning process and reports to the team.
• Participates in the database operation cost accounting and budgeting process.
• Regularly communicates with the customer and address or escalate any identified dissatisfaction.
• Shares technical knowledge with the team.
• Tutors and coaches junior team members.
• Participates in the review and approval of software solution architectures.
• Writes database and reporting systems operations automation scripts.
• Performs various data management operations and configurations: Data ETL(extraction, transformation and load), data replication, data profiling, etc.
• Create and maintain documentation on architecture, standards, and processes

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to:

• Implement and operate enterprise class database management and reporting systems.
• Understand and execute the architecture and design of database management system solutions.
• Understand and execute data management and data security policies and procedures.
• Write database and reporting systems operations automation scripts.
• Work collaboratively
• Work independently
• Think systemically
• Make presentations 

Knowledge Areas:

• Full operational grasp of SQL Server, including ‘Always on’, ‘Replication’ and auditing.
• Operational knowledge of PostgreSQL (knowledge of Geometry data types a plus)
• Familiarity with SQL Server Reporting Service (SSRS/PBIRS): Administration and Report Design
• Operational Knowledge of another database management system used by the City (Oracle, Sybase, ADABAS, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with other cloud and open source database offerings is a plus: (MySQL,  Aurora, Dynamo, MongoDB, MariaDB, Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS, etc.)
• Operational Knowledge of  TRANSACT-SQL and PL/pgSQL
• General Knowledge of Software Programming (mastery of a programming language is a plus).
• Knowledge of ITSM/ITIL concepts and processes (Incident Management, Change Management, Problem Management, Release Management, etc.)
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products: Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word
• Knowledge of a database reporting software:  SSRS, Business Objects, Oracle BI, Power BI, etc.
• Knowledge of the Powershell scripting language.
• Knowledge of Data Warehousing Concepts is a plus.
• Knowledge of Information Security Concepts: Identity and Access Management, etc.
• Knowledge of Network Architecture concepts.
• Operational knowledge of the WINDOWS operating system (2012 and up).
• Experience with drawing system architecture diagrams.
• Experience in implementing SSL encryption.

Education

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree program at an accredited college or university which has included a course in computer science, mathematics, business or equivalent.

Experience

• 5 years information technology including extensive database administration in SQL Server and PostgreSQL

Certifications

• Database Administration Certification is a plus

Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000

Starting salary to be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Important: To apply, candidates must provide a cover letter and a resume.

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
•    We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
•    Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
•    Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
•    Generous retirement savings options are available
•    Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
•    Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
•    Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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