SQL Database Administrator Job Kansas City, MO

Akkodis - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The SQL DBA position at Modis involves the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of complex Microsoft SQL Server databases. The role requires a thorough understanding of relational database concepts and emphasizes data security and integrity. This position is part of a contract-to-hire opportunity with a well-known company in Kansas City, MO, offering competitive salary and benefits upon conversion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage consistent database environments that are flexible and reliable.
• Work closely with developers and technology leaders to ensure quality solutions are developed.
• Analyze and tune application performance by optimizing database objects.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical solutions to database issues.
• Monitor and recommend changes to the DBMS environment to increase efficiency and reliability.
• Establish automated procedures for proactive notification of potential space and performance concerns.
• Learn and recommend tools for real-time and proactive monitoring of the database.
• Develop, implement, administer, and maintain policies for database security and integrity.
• Perform query tuning, job scheduling, and linked server management activities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree specializing in information systems or technology, or equivalent work experience; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience as a SQL Server DBA.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills.
• Strong organization skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in SQL development and SQL tuning.
• Thorough understanding of database security best practices.
• Availability for off-hour and on-call work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SSIS and SSRS preferred.

Benefits

• 6% dollar for dollar 401K match
• Generous pension plan
• Competitive salary
• Outstanding benefits upon conversion