Junior SQL Database Administrator

Astound; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical, dental, vision, life, STD

Paid time off

Job summary

The Junior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) at Astound is a motivated, detail-oriented role within our IT Infrastructure team. You will assist in administering, maintaining, monitoring, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server databases while gaining exposure to Oracle environments.

You will work with the Director of IT, application teams, and system engineers to ensure performance, availability, security, and reliability across development, test, and production environments.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with SQL Server databases
• Familiarity with Oracle databases
• Basic knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in development, test, and production environments.
• Perform routine database administration tasks: backups, restores, integrity checks, and index maintenance.
• Assist with provisioning, configuration, and patch management of SQL Server databases.
• Monitor database performance and help identify bottlenecks or optimization opportunities.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues in SQL Server environments.
• Assist with SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and deployments.
• Maintain database security, permissions, and RBAC.
• Assist with administration and monitoring of Oracle databases (RMAN backups and recovery).
• Monitor Oracle health, performance, and storage utilization; assist with patching and upgrades.

Skills

SQL Server

Oracle

Windows Server

Linux

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RMAN

Job description

The Junior SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) is a motivated and detail-oriented role in our IT Infrastructure team. The successful candidate will assist in the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and support of Microsoft SQL Server databases while gaining experience with Oracle database environments. This role will work closely with the Director of IT, application teams, and system engineers to ensure database performance, availability, security, and reliability. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in database administration and enterprise data management. * Monitor and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases in development, test, and production environments.* Perform routine database administration within Microsoft SQL Server - tasks including backups, restores, integrity checks, and index maintenance.* Assist with Microsoft SQL Server database provisioning, configuration, and patch management.* Monitor Microsoft SQL Server database performance and help identify bottlenecks or optimization opportunities.* Troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server database connectivity and performance issues.* Assist with Microsoft SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and deployments.* Maintain Microsoft SQL Server database security, permissions, and role-based access controls.* Assist with administration and monitoring of Oracle Database environments.* Support Oracle backup and recovery operations using RMAN.* Help monitor Oracle database health, performance, and storage utilization.* Participate in Oracle patching and upgrade activities.* Support Oracle user account management and security administration.* Other duties as assigned**What you bring to the table:*** 2 Years Experience with SQL Server Databases* Basic understanding of relational database concepts and database architecture.* Familiarity with Oracle Databases.* Basic knowledge of Windows Server and Linux environments. **Education**:* High school diploma or equivalent***We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:**** 401k retirement plan, with employer match* Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance* Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization* Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year* Paid Holidays: 7 days per year* Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws* Tuition reimbursement program* Employee discount program\\*Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position**Base Compensation:** The base compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 plus opportunities for benefits. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.***Our Mission Statement:******\\* Take care of our customers******\\* Take care of each other******\\* Do what we say we are going to do******\\* Have fun****Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business.*