Database Administrator (onsite)

Vitaver & Associates - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite - Tallahassee, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Database Administrator role is focused on providing comprehensive support and maintenance for database applications at the client's site in Tallahassee, FL. This position requires a strong background in SQL Server database administration, effective documentation skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. The role is temporary, with an estimated duration of 12 months, and involves direct interaction with agency customers to design and implement database solutions that meet evolving needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for database applications already in production, including implementing necessary modifications.
• Assist in designing database architecture and strategic plans for agency customers to meet evolving needs.
• Develop and implement processes for receiving and distributing data to appropriate internal applications while adhering to Florida state security guidelines.
• Implement authorized changes to existing and newly developed database applications in alignment with agency change management procedures.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including project timelines, and prepare reports for stakeholders as needed.
• Participate in emergency duties and provide support during incidents, including working beyond normal business hours if required.
• Mentor junior database administrators and work collaboratively within the enterprise database team while following all agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Availability to work 100% of the time at the Client's site in Tallahassee, FL.
• Experience in effective writing and documentation skills.
• Experience working as a SQL developer in SQL Server database administration.
• Experience in working in Windows operating systems.
• Experience in creating stored procedures.
• Experience in supporting SQL Server data replication and validation.
• Experience with SQL Server software installation, patching, and upgrading.
• Experience in writing T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Functions, and Database Triggers.
• Experience in tuning SQL and T-SQL queries for performance.
• Experience with system installations, migrations, and upgrades.
• Experience with Windows scripting.
• Experience in logical database design and data models.
• Experience in monitoring and tuning a database to provide a high availability service.
• Experience in maintaining currency on tools, methodologies, and technologies related to data administration.
• Experience with data privacy and protection initiatives.
• Experience with SQL Server backup/recovery technologies and processes.
• Experience with SQL Server Replication practices and processes.
• Experience with SQL Server Clusters and Failover methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

• System/Application/Database development, design and/or administration experience (8-10 years).
• Experience in developing in T-SQL or PL/SQL languages (8-10 years).
• Experience in assisting application/web development teams and business area customers in the design, deployment, and development of solutions (8-10 years).