General Atomics - San Diego, CA
posted 3 months ago
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies. We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. SQL Database Administrator to join our SAP Systems team in San Diego, CA. Under general direction of the DBA Group Manager, this position is responsible for developing, planning and coordinating the development of reporting infrastructure within the enterprise that supports a lot of data flow and analytics serving critical reports, administration of SQL Server databases, to ensure accurate, appropriate and effective use of data, including database definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, and operational guidelines. This role involves developing technical solutions to moderately complex problems and performing quality control audits to ensure accuracy, completeness and proper usage of data in tables and various report tools including Business Objects, Power BI and database dictionaries. Additionally, the position may provide direction to less experienced staff. The Senior SQL Database Administrator will administer and manage Microsoft SQL databases, software programs, and design and develop DBA components. Responsibilities include database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and problem resolution, as well as installing, patching, and upgrading SQL Server Databases. The role also requires developing SQL program instructions and providing appropriate consulting, interfacing, and training for information system users. Collaboration with Business Users and Application End Users is essential to understand reporting requirements and develop innovative solutions to provide necessary reports utilizing various web interfaces and programming tools. The position also involves importing, exporting, and backing up data between different software programs as required, performing software enhancement testing prior to release for production use, and developing, maintaining, and enhancing intranet software. Furthermore, the Senior SQL Database Administrator will review and analyze database design and integration of systems, recommend enhancements and/or improvements, and develop procedures and standards relating to database management while monitoring transaction activity and utilization. Maintaining the strict confidentiality of sensitive information and observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations is crucial. The role also includes tracking and resolving database-related incidents and requests, fulfilling requests and resolving incidents within SLAs, reviewing service-related reports daily to ensure service-related issues are identified and resolved, and responding effectively to database monitoring alerts and escalations. Collaboration with Application, Business, and Database teams to develop well-defined and strategic solutions to recurring problems is also expected, along with other duties as assigned or required.