SQL DBA

Kforce - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Database Administrator (DBA) will provide comprehensive support for all database-related issues within the organization. This role focuses on optimizing database performance, ensuring data integrity, and supporting both on-premise and cloud-based database systems. The DBA will work closely with application development teams and will be responsible for maintaining high availability and disaster recovery of database systems.

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor performance and capacity of database systems
• Optimize and tune database systems for performance
• Ensure adherence to storage, archiving, and backup recovery procedures
• Conduct backup recovery testing and disaster recovery testing
• Troubleshoot database issues and perform impact analysis for proposed changes
• Control access permissions and privileges for database systems
• Alter tables and schema structures as required
• Collaborate with application development teams to develop stored procedures, triggers, and code
• Execute database release management processes and coordinate maintenance of development, testing, and production environments
• Design physical database structures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field/technical experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in administering multi-terabyte databases (PostgreSQL, Yellowbrick, Netezza, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Minimum of 3 years supporting Windows desktop/server operating systems and technologies, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and group policies
• Expert administration/engineering skills in Windows 10 OS technologies
• Advanced knowledge in automating for Windows platforms leveraging PowerShell, ActiveBatch, and SCCM or MDT
• Proficiency with SQL, Mongo, PL/SQL, PL/pgSQL, UNIX Shell, PowerShell, PERL
• Strong technical ability and outstanding troubleshooting skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to research emerging technologies and make recommendations that benefit the business

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in administering a multi-terabyte data warehouse is preferred
• Radiating positive energy
• Assuming good intentions
• Creating an unmatched patient experience
• Driving clinical excellence
• Taking ownership and delivering results
• Being scrappy

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects