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Kforce has a client in Fort Lauderdale, FL that is seeking a Senior Database Administrator.
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The Senior Database Administrator performs high-complexity database management tasks, i.e. monitors and manages the integrity of all enterprise databases. This role offers a high degree of expertise and specialized knowledge of data base management techniques which facilitate and expedite the usability, consistency, accuracy, integrity, security, timeliness and availability of enterprise data. The Senior Database Administrator performs ongoing and in-depth database analysis and is responsible to takes lead role in focused engagements and participates in multidisciplinary teams for new projects and troubleshooting of issues.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Works with vendors, users, applications developers and management to obtain information and develop an understanding of the needs of the organization and to overcome significant operational and/or technical issues or problems.
Recommends potential solutions utilizing relational technology
Recommends reviews and approves the design of physical data models and structures
Provides advanced level database management, support and assistance
Collaborates with and supports data architects and application developers in the physical design of databases
Implements the physical database design and optimization strategies
Leads database conversion and migration activities
Analyzes, develops and supports disaster recovery plans
Provides back-up and recovery procedures as needed for all production and test databases
Provides technical consultation to the development staff and other IT organizations or groups
Works with management and user committees in setting performance objectives
Monitors and tunes database performance to meet performance objectives
Manages and monitors storage capacity
Evaluates, recommends, and participates in the installation of new storage media
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required
7-10 years of technical database administration experience or combination of training and experience is required
5-7 years of experience in an IT organization and/or equivalent application or business experience is preferred
Requires strong knowledge of logical design and physical implementation
Requires knowledge of enterprise hardware and operations systems
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deal with a diverse range of people, which includes the upper levels of corporate management
Technical Skills:
Knows how to use SSMS to monitor jobs, view history, set job notifications, set operators, enable and set Database Mail up
Proficient with T-SQL
Knows how to use SSMS to monitor access to the server and database
Knows how to use SSMS to monitor the database server performance: Understands locking; Understands CPU time; Understands wait types; Understands physical reads and logical reads and writes; Understands sessions and requests
Knows how to use SSMS and T-SQL to verify availability: Understands database states and user access options
Knows how to operate and configure SQL Server services
Understands Windows Clustering and other high availability solutions
Knows T-SQL to troubleshoot errors
Knows SSIS to troubleshoot errors
Knows how to use SSMS and T-SQL to create logins and users, and to grant permissions
Knows and uses System Management Views
Understands SQL Server security architecture
Knows how to use SSMS and T-SQL to create and modify databases
Understands application needs before implementing the database
Is familiar with Best Practices for database file structure, security, etc.
Is familiar with pre-installation, installation and post-installation steps
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
