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Washington Dental Service Job Description
Database Administrator II
SUMMARY:
Operate as a member of the SQL database team responsible for installation and configuration,
security management, performance analysis, capacity management, database replication and
backups, disaster recovery validation, and performing related duties as needed or assigned.
This is an on-call position rotating with other team members. On-call duties include but are not
limited to supporting SLAs for production OLTP and EDW systems, working extra hours when
needed and responding to on-call pages as required.
The database management team is responsible for the design, build, operation and support of
data systems within the Washington Dental Service infrastructure. This includes data model
design and review, system design and review, system implementation, process development,
patch and code deployment, database code review and code development.
This position is primarily focused on the operational aspects of database administration with some
project responsibilities.
All duties must be performed with accuracy, timeliness and extreme attention to detail. The DBA
is expected to keep informed of new technology advances that may have a positive/negative
effect on base level support and/or development toolkit.
REQUIRED SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:
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BS in technology field or equivalent education and experience.
At least 5 years of database management with relational databases primarily in a Microsoft
SQL 2005 and 2008 environment
5+ years of direct responsibilities performing DBA work in a high availability production
environment
5+ years of experience troubleshooting performance problems, and performing application
releases.
5+ years of experience in SQL tuning, writing T-SQL procedures, and complex queries.
Must have experience in an operational or production environment
Proven experience with SQL Server software patch administration preferred
Proven experience with database security audits preferred
Experience with SSRS
Experience with SSIS is a plus
Knowledge of clustering, mirroring, replication and failover technologies (SQL native and
Third-Party)
Experience with data management and data process flowcharting
Proven experience of process and task automation
Knowledge of data warehousing and experience with Business Intelligence tools is
beneficial
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Knowledge of ETL tools and processes
Must possess exceptional troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of ITIL service management framework and processes will be beneficial.
Knowledge of storage area network technology will be beneficial.
Must have knowledge of automated monitoring tools & capabilities for SQL server
Ability to analyze complex database problems and select corrective action.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and technical procedures.
Ability to write reports and routine business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients
and customers.
Ability to operate effectively in a cross functional team environment.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships within DB team, systems team,
and applications development.
Willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; explain reasoning for
decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
Comfortably work both individually and as part of a group.
Take ownership of assignments and see them through to completion.
Know when to ask questions or ask for help.
Efficiently manage several concurrent assignments.
Quickly learn and adapt when dealing with unfamiliar systems and applications.
Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with managers and co-workers.
Meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.
Be willing to go the extra mile to get the job done, including occasional overtime.
Display exceptional follow-through, personal drive and the desire to make a difference.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
1. Responsible for participating in projects and daily activities of the Database
Administrators to include training, organizing, and planning.
2. Responsible for typical DBA functions including installing/configuring databases, backup
and recovery, troubleshooting production issues, data movement to non-production
environments, manage security, and monitoring database growth and capacity planning.
3. Implement new or changed software in the Database layer in association to projects
and releases.
4. Partner with Business Analysts and Software developers to plan, design, develop,
implement and enhance scripts, triggers, stored procedures and metadata for relational
databases.
5. Review, evaluate, design, implement and maintain company databases including
multiple Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2008 databases.
6. Develop disaster recovery/business continuity environments, reporting and data mining
environments,
7. Implement and utilize automated strategies to monitor all aspects of SQL server
availability.
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8. Review, evaluate design and implement data security procedures to comply with audit
requirements.
9. Implement performance tuning process using standard SQL server utilities.
10. Provide technical guidance to other Systems Analysts and Applications Programmers
during the application development life cycle.
11. Support and perform maintenance and tuning activities on existing database subsystems within the application development environments and documents solutions for
delivery to production.
12. Work with Architects, Managers and other DBAs in relation to the planning, design and
execution of database administration and development activities using most recent
database and software development tools and methodologies.
13. Remediate issues as they arise and ensure that database modifications follow
sanctioned methodologies.
14. Monitor database activities and share a 24/7 on-call rotation with other team members
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will have no direct supervision responsibilities.
Please submit resume and cover letter to [email protected]
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