Senior SQL Server DBA — Hybrid, High Availability & Performance

First Tech Federal Credit Union; Hillsboro (OR); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional medical, dental, andVision

Generous 401K matching

Paid Time Off: up to 15 vacation days,

40 hours sick time, 3 personal days

11 paid federal holidays

Special employee pricing on lending

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Database Administrator in Hillsboro, OR. The role focuses on SQL Server implementation, tuning, high availability, security, backups, logging, reporting, and recovery procedures in a hybrid work environment.

You will partner with business units to maintain critical SQL Server systems, define performance metrics, and lead remediation efforts across multiple environments, while providing expert mentorship and after-hours support as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of database administration experience including security, design, data modeling, capacity planning, high availability and DR; financial services exp. preferred.
• Experience implementing recovery procedures and DR for MS SQL databases.
• Expert knowledge of Windows OS and MS SQL Server (current versions) including troubleshooting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team; strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to develop application implementation strategy and configure, maintain critical SQL Server RDBMS systems for availability and performance.
• Define and implement key database performance metrics and remediation plans.
• Manage SQL Server databases across development to production environments.
• Manage high availability clusters and availability groups for business needs.
• Provide 24/7 support with on-call duties as needed.
• Act as SME and mentor peers; document changes and automate processes.

Skills

Database administration

SQL Server

High availability

Security and backups

Troubleshooting

Communication

Bachelor's degree

MS SQL Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / MIS

MS SQL Certification

Tools

MS SQL Server

Windows OS

SQL troubleshooting tools

Job description

First Tech Federal Credit Union is seeking a Senior Database Administrator in Hillsboro, OR. The role focuses on SQL Server implementation, tuning, high availability, security, backups, logging, reporting, and recovery procedures in a hybrid work environment.

You will partner with business units to maintain critical SQL Server systems, define performance metrics, and lead remediation efforts across multiple environments, while providing expert mentorship and after-hours support as required.