SQL Server Administrator - (Software Systems Specialist III), Remote- ITS-OPS-TechSrvs

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a SQL Server Administrator with strong experience in database management and optimization. This remote role involves maintaining SQL databases, ensuring high availability, and supporting healthcare systems. The ideal candidate will possess robust knowledge of SQL Server, performance tuning, and experience in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.
• Three years of related experience required.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain SQL clusters/databases.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies.

Skills

SQL Server

Cloud-based database solutions

ETL processes

Data warehousing concepts

PowerShell

T-SQL

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

For application assistance, please email [e-mail] Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Job Description - SQL Server Administrator - (Software Systems Specialist III), Remote- ITS-OPS-TechSrvs (2503454)

SQL Server Administrator - (Software Systems Specialist III), Remote- ITS-OPS-TechSrvs - ( 2503454 )

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field and three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or 5 years SQL Server Administration experience.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS).
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.

Preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification is highly desirable.

Job Summary:

To provide the technical skills and expertise required in developing and maintaining computer operating system software of the most complex nature.

Job Duties:

As a SQL Server Administrator, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance tuning of our SQL clusters/databases. You will work closely with IT teams and other departments to support data-driven decision-making and ensure the availability and reliability of our critical healthcare systems. You will be part of a team that is responsible for providing compute resources across the institution that includes Enterprise Storage, Server Virtualization, Active Directory, Citrix, M365 workloads, Cloud Resources (Azure and AWS), Enterprise Printing, and Enterprise backups.

• Design, install, configure, and maintain SQL Servers (default, named & clustered instances) SQL Server 2012 to 2022.
• Experience upgrading and migrating SQL instances (in-place & separate server scenarios).
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to optimize performance, using Extended Events, DMVs, Performance & Activity Monitor, SQL Profiler, etc.
• Experience with High Availability & Disaster Recovery technologies, methods & best practices (TL Shipping, Availability Groups, etc.).
• Implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with developers to create and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, custom SQL jobs, ETL processes, linked servers, etc.
• Ensure compliance with data security standards and regulations in the healthcare sector.
• Perform regular database maintenance tasks, including updates and patches, ad-hoc backups & restores, granting access via AD Groups, Windows & SQL logins to various SQL Servers & their databases
• Proficient in automating tasks \ solutions, PowerShell, T-SQL, DBATools, etc.
• Assist in data migration and integration projects as needed.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database systems and procedures.
• Provide support and training to end-users as necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven experience as a SQL Database Administrator, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server, including performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience with database backup and recovery procedures.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and data privacy standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Remote position. 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0113 - Administration Bldg

301 University Blvd. Administration Building, rm 4.102

Galveston 77555-0113

Job

Job

Information Technology

Organization

Organization

UTMB Health

: Regular

Shift

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Employee Status

Manager

Job Level

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

For application assistance, please email [e-mail] Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.