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SQL Server Database Administrator

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Job Title: Database Administrator 5 - SQL Server
Job ID: 136430
Location: Lansing, MI

Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to provide Infrastructure DBA support for SQL Server applications, replacing a senior DBA. This position is critical for maintaining Tier 1 applications in the Bureau of Labs and Cancer Registry.

Responsibilities:
• Provide 24x7 support for complex SQL Server applications.
• Enforce database standards, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor space allocation and perform necessary adjustments.
• Calculate disk space requirements for new and existing installations.
• Modify DBMS parameters and execute integrity checks.
• Install and patch database management software for test environments.
• Support clustered database and backup environments.
• Implement strategies for space management and fragmentation repair.
• Execute scripts for database object modifications.
• Monitor backups and troubleshoot errors.
• Oversee scheduled database jobs and processes.
• Utilize monitoring tools for database functionality and connectivity issues.

Required Skills:
• 7+ years of experience in SQL Server 2016 and above.
• Strong expertise in High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
• Proficiency in Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
• 3+ years of experience in creating and maintaining systems documentation.

Additional Information:
• Interview Process: Virtual interview via MS Teams. Candidates must use a laptop and be prepared to share their screen. Headphones are discouraged. A screenshot photo and vendor presence are required for validation.
• Onsite Requirement: Candidates must be local to the greater Lansing area and be onsite starting Day 1 for a hybrid schedule (2 days/week). No remote-only options available.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Location: East Lansing, MI

Posted: Oct. 27, 2024, 9:39 p.m.

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