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Database Admin Sr Prin (No C2C)

Reston, VA 20190

Posted: 04/17/2023 Industry: IT Job Number: 23-00401

Job Description

HEPCO is seeking a senior-level database administrator to manage Microsoft SQL Server 20122019 and PostgreSQL databases.
  • The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience with managing and supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments.
  • Cloud experience with AWS managing Amazon RDS and data warehousing using AWS Redshift is a plus.
  • Should be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills, work seamlessly in a team environment, as well as provide leadership and technical training to less proficient employees.
Skills Required:
  • Extensive experience with SQL 2014-2022 Architecture.
  • Install, configure and maintain MS SQL Server clustered environment including AlwaysOn Availability Groups and Active-Active failover clustering implementations for High availability and DR.
  • Complete understanding of DR technologies utilizing log shipping and Availability Groups.
  • Experience with designing a disaster recovery solution between AG groups.
  • SQL Server administration activities database health check, DMV queries, index optimization, performance tuning, query optimization, maintenance plans, link servers, etc.
  • A thorough understanding of DMV views and how to utilize them to improve performance and monitoring.
  • Extensive understanding of Microsoft backup methodologies, their implementation via GUI as well as scripts.
  • Experience with setup and scheduling of backups, creating and scheduling jobs, alerts and operators using SQL Server Agent as well as successful database restores.
  • Autonomous DBA with Can-do attitude, pro-active, takes the initiative as well as ownership of problem/project
Experience Required:
  • 10 or more years of related experience, and recent experience 
Education Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree OR Associates/High School Diploma with commensurate experience 
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k

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Meet Your Recruiter

Shandi Quillao

Joining HEPCO in July 2022, Shandi enjoys her role as a recruiter, where she can learn more about the candidate and develop a good rapport with them during the pre-screening period. During this process, she appreciates the chance to learn more about the particulars of various jobs her candidates are qualified for. In addition, Shandi enjoys cooking her favorite meals and trying out new recipes in her free time.  

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