SQL DBA at Randstad USA
Austin, TX 78746
About the Job
We have a premier client in Austin Texas looking to add a SQL DBA to their growing team. This will be a contract to hire role. Responsible for the design, installation, upgrades, monitoring, maintenance, and performance tuning of production and backup recovery databases
- SQL
- Systems admin background
location: Austin, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 65 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Requirements (Must haves)
This role requires multiple skillsets for effective systems management. SQL Server administration is about 25% of the total job requirements. Server and software installation and administration are part of the daily activities.
Microsoft SQL Server - 2012 up to SQL 2022, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS - 5+ years.
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems 2012 and up - Client and Server - 5+ years.
Microsoft Office software - 5+ years.
Microsoft SQL Management Studio
Microsoft T-SQL - 5+ years.
Microsoft SQL Profiler and Extended Events, other monitoring/performance tools.
Microsoft SQL Server troubleshooting and performance tuning.
Exposure to Microsoft SQL Server Availability Groups and clustering
Microsoft PowerShell script development and troubleshooting. - prefer at least 1-2+ years.
VMWare or virtual server infrastructure - 2+ years.
Server OS operations and patching.
Microsoft Active Directory.
Comfort with working in the MS Azure cloud.
Azure DevOps.
Ability to work in a complex production environment with multiple integrated systems.
Cognizant of Security and Compliance in a SOX/SOCII Production environment.
Occasional after-hours deployments.
Ability to thrive in a heavily regulated environment with strong change management.
(SOX, SOCII compliance, etc.)
Able to work solo and in a close team environment at the project and ad-hoc level.
Good documentation skills and the willingness to provide it.
Self-starter, well-disciplined is very important.
Good troubleshooting skills in a complex environment with 1000+ servers and 300+ SQL instances.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multi-tasking workloads and sources of work.
Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Preferred (Nice to haves)
Ticketing Systems - Service Now, etc.
Comfort interacting with auditors and audit requests.
Microsoft Visual Studio familiarity.
Version Control experience using Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) and Azure DevOps
Systems monitoring software - Dynatrace, Prometheus/Grafana, Idera, Quest, etc.
Windows clustering/Always On configurations and maintenance - 2+ years preferred.
Familiarity with a financial environment, loan accounting, loan origination, etc.
Linux OS.
Understanding of APIs and their use for application integrations.
Docker containers.
Container orchestration tools such as Docker Swarm and Kubernetes.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 7 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.