Job ID: JOB_ID_3799
Job Description:
The position is responsible for providing Infrastructure DBA support for all SQL Server applications and it is replacement for an intermediate Level DBA leaving the team. The intention is to fill this position in the gap between the incumbent DBA leaves and the position is backfilled which will take several months. We cannot afford not having a resource for large and complex application that we support and in that there are several Tier 1 level applications that belong in the Bureau of Labs, Cancer Registry etc.
As an intermediate-level Database Administrator, the resource participates in 24×7 software and hardware support for complex applications in several versions of SQL Server, with high availability and Disaster Recovery support, following industry and DTMB development standards. Helps develop and/or submit for approval, plans for installation, patch management maintenance, upgrades and support for the Database systems. Evaluates impacts of change and new technology, recommends solutions to persistent problems, and serves as Agency Services liaison to external consultants.
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.
Skills Descriptions:
- 4+ years of Database administration specifically on SQL Server 16 and upwards.
- Expertise in HA and DR solutions.
- Transparent Data Encryption within SQL Server.
- Over 2+ years of experience creating, updating, and maintaining systems documentation.
Education:
A 4-year college level degree (Bachelors) in the field of Computer/Information sciences/Technology. In the case of candidates with a lot of experience, education requirements could be relaxed, and an associate degree could suffice.
Additional Information:
- Local to “MI”. Local “DL” is a Must.
- Any Visa.
- 10+ Years of Experience.
- Hybrid – Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be on-site from day 1, two days a week. (Mon & Tues) (Local candidates ONLY)
- Interviews: Virtual Interview via MS Teams video. May have a second-round interview onsite if needed.
- Submissions close on: 3/18 at 10amEST
Special Requirements
Local to MI required, Local DL required, Any Visa accepted, Hybrid work schedule (2 days onsite per week), Virtual interviews with potential for onsite second round, Submissions close 3/18 at 10amEST.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $50 – $60 per year
Location: Lansing, MI
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: State of Michigan
Email: jay.s@brillius.com
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