NEWPosted 4 hours ago

Job ID: JOB_ID_3791

Job Overview:

The State of Michigan is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to provide essential Infrastructure DBA support for all SQL Server applications. This role is crucial for maintaining critical Tier 1 applications within the Bureau of Labs, Cancer Registry, and other vital areas. The position involves 24×7 software and hardware support for complex SQL Server applications, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide Infrastructure DBA support for all SQL Server applications.
  • Ensure 24×7 software and hardware support for complex SQL Server applications.
  • Implement and maintain high availability and Disaster Recovery solutions.
  • Develop and submit plans for installation, patch management, maintenance, and upgrades for Database systems.
  • Evaluate the impact of changes and new technologies, recommending solutions for persistent problems.
  • Serve as an Agency Services liaison to external consultants.
  • Follow and enforce database standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Monitor space allocation across databases and perform adjustments in test and development environments.
  • Calculate disk space requirements for existing and new installations.
  • 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 strategies to release unused space or repair fragmentation in test and development environments.
  • Execute scripts for creating and modifying database objects (tables, views, constraints, indexes, etc.).
  • Monitor database back-ups to ensure recoverability and troubleshoot backup errors.
  • Monitor database jobs and scheduled processes in development, test, and production environments.
  • Participate in troubleshooting database environments for issues with functionality, connectivity, or downtime.
  • Follow standards and guidelines for database space allocation based on best practices and business requirements.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 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.

Special Requirements

Hybrid – 2 days a week


Compensation & Location

Salary: $70,000 – $110,000 per year (Estimated)

Location: Lansing, MI


Recruiter / Company – Contact Information

Email: ni@datamanusa.com


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