Database Administrator

Position:              Database Administrator

Department:        IT

Reports To:         SVP, Applications & Technology

FLSA:                  Exempt

Primary Function:

The incumbent is responsible for installation, upgrade and technical support of Asembia’s inventory of production and non-production databases. 

Job Scope and Major Responsibilities:

• Plan and Manage installation of new instances of SQL Server as required. 
• Plan and manage upgrades of existing instances of SQL Server to insure all instances are operating on supported versions of the software at all times. 
• Design underlying database file structure and manage to optimize performance on an on-going basis.
• Design and implement database backup strategy.
• Design and implement a high availability database architecture including both Always-On and Read-Scale availability groups.
• Monitor database performance on an ongoing basis.
• Manage installation, configuration and upgrade of database performance monitoring software. 
• Develop a deep understanding of Asembia’s business systems through participation in application design sessions and translate business requirements into logical and physical data models as required.
• Monitor database performance on an on-going basis. 
• Serve as technical advisor to Application Developers on SQL best practices and performance tuning. 
• Help troubleshoot application issues related to performance, data accuracy or other symptoms that where the database my have play a part.
• When required, provide DBA support for production software releases, including executing DDL scripts, backups, and data updates.
• Communicate and reinforce organization’s technical vision among team members and other associates to promote efficient, cohesive solutions.

Performance Criteria:

This role is evaluated by the ability of Asembia’s databases to satisfactorily meet client SLA’s for performance and availability and providing a high level of support to the Application Development, Operations, and Account teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience working in the role of SQL Server DBA for a commercial enterprise.
• Extensive experience administering databases in support of large-scale, real-time applications.
• Extensive experience managing backup and recovery of multi-terabyte databases.
• Extensive experience setting up and administering SQL Server Availability groups.
• Extensive experience in database performance management.
• Deep understanding of logical and physical database design principles and best practices.
• Solid understanding of SQL Programming.
• Ability to collaborate with and support a diverse team of various skill levels.
• Available to work outside of normal business hours as required.

Asembia is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.