SQL Database Administrator

Provident Credit Union

Redwood City (CA)

On-site

USD 68,880 - 85,411

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Quality medical, dental and vision care

401(k) plan with up to 150% matching

Annual discretionary bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Short/long‑term disability coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Rate discount on home and auto loans

Opportunity to use company owned condo

Job summary

Provident Credit Union is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator in Redwood City, CA. This role is crucial for architecture, configuration, and performance of SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, database management, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a generous retirement plan, and paid time off, along with a competitive salary of $50.00 – $62.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

8+ years of professional experience in Microsoft SQL Server database administration.
Experience implementing and supporting SQL Server high availability group environments.
Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end technical support for SQL Server environments.
Monitor and optimize system resources for SQL Server databases.
Partner with developers to tune complex queries and improve performance.

Skills

Performance tuning and optimization

Database backup, restore, and recovery

High availability systems

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Monitoring tools

Job description

Job Summary

The SQL Server Database Administrator is responsible for the architecture, implementation, configuration, maintenance, performance, security, capacity planning, migration, monitoring, troubleshooting, backup, and recovery of all SQL Server relational database systems to ensure high availability and consistent application performance.

This role partners with internal IT teams and vendor staff to build, support, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server environments that power transactional systems and the enterprise data warehouse. The position is also responsible for the ongoing development and support of the SQL Server data warehouse, including operational readiness, data loads, and data modeling to support multiple development teams.

Essential Functions

Provides end‑to‑end technical support, capacity planning, and problem resolution for SQL Server environments.
Provides 24x7 support for critical production systems, including participation in on‑call and incident response activities.
Partners with IT Security to support annual risk assessments and respond to third‑party security reviews and audits.
Designs and implements database architecture aligned with best practices.
Monitors and maintains the health, performance, and security of all SQL Server databases.
Monitors and optimizes system resources, including CPU, memory, and storage utilization.
Develops and manages database logging, backup, restore, and recovery strategies.
Maintains and enhances high availability and disaster recovery infrastructure, including Always On environments, to support resiliency and performance.
Performs SQL Server version upgrades in coordination with application requirements and vendor support guidelines.
Partners with developers to tune complex queries, improve performance, and refine database schemas.
Performs scheduled maintenance and supports after‑hours release and deployment activities as needed.
Shares technical expertise through mentoring, documentation, and cross‑training with team members and peers.
Supports approved database service requests within established service levels and timeframes.
Maintains an accurate inventory of SQL Server databases and related platform components.
Ensures security patches are evaluated and implemented in a timely and effective manner.
Follows established change management policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
Completes required BSA and OFAC training annually and adheres to related policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of professional experience in Microsoft SQL Server database administration
Experience with performance tuning and optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Experience with database backup, restore, and recovery models
Experience with replicated, load‑balanced, and high‑availability systems
Experience implementing and supporting SQL Server high availability group environments

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery options
Advanced knowledge of database design, structure, and theory
Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
Ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced, changing environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift effectively between tasks and teams
Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Commitment to continuously learning new technologies, features, and capabilities
Familiarity with reporting and data visualization tools
Ability to organize work effectively and operate independently

Licenses/Certifications