SQL Server Database Administrator

Jobs via Dice; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a SQL Server and Database Administrator to join their team in Harrisburg. This hybrid position involves managing databases associated with educational applications and requires a proactive candidate skilled in database management and performance tuning. Responsibilities include database oversight, performance analysis, and collaboration with developers for system improvements.

Qualifications

• Independently manage database tasks with minimal supervision.
• Use Azure DevOps for source control and documentation.
• Keep up-to-date with new database releases and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support multiple databases including eGrants and CFRS.
• Install database software and monitor performance.
• Perform data analysis and corrections as necessary.

Skills

Database Support

SQL Server Administration

Data Analysis

SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)

PowerShell Scripting

Data Migration

Communication Skills

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Title: SQL Server and Database Administrator

Duration: 12 Months

Client: The General Government Delivery Center (GGDC)

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Note: This is a Hybrid Role.

Job Description:

• The General Government Delivery Center (GGDC) is seeking a motivated and skilled SQL Server and Database Administrator for all PDE Applications/SQL Servers.
• This individual will need to work independently as assignments are given as well as in a team setting working with Database Administrators, Developers of various skill levels, and with Networking/Server teams.
• They will be responsible for Database Support as well as SQL Server Administration.
• This individual will be primary supporting eGrants, the Consolidated Financial Reporting System (CFRS), Education Data and Calculations (EDC), the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS), the Professional Education Record Management System (PERMS), the Nonpublic Information Management System (NPIS) databases, as well as the CFRS data mart and the PIMS PS Schema used for TIMS/PIMS reporting.
• This includes designing, implementing, and updating the physical structures as required; migrating, loading, and correcting data as required; monitoring and tuning database performance; ensuring data security and integrity. It also includes assisting with the administration of other databases as assigned.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Perform database management activities using Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2019
• Install database software
• Analyze, design, and review logical and physical data models
• Support the application system development life cycle.
• Perform data analysis and correction activities
• Load data tables and perform data migration from one database structure to another
• Review and migrate stored procedures;recommend improvements to enhance performance
• Write and Use SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and PowerShell Scripts
• Follow and help enforce established PDE database standards.
• Monitor database performance and space requirements and give recommendations to improve
• Analyze and resolve database performance issues
• Assist with conversions from older SQL versions to current version
• Maintain database access security and database integrity
• Help ensure databases are backed up appropriately and can be restored if necessary
• Assist with database server infrastructure and software analysis and recommendations
• Conduct work in a team environment
• Use strong communication skills; both written and spoken
• Determine time estimates and schedule for own work
• Use Azure DevOps for source control, manage work items, for documentation versioning, and to report time spent on all assigned work item activities
• Complete assigned work activities; Anticipate and resolve issues on time
• Communicate accurate and useful status updates to the Database Administration Section Chief, and to each Application Lead analysts/project managers
• Execute all assigned responsibilities with little direct supervision from the Database Administration Section Chief
• Represent DBA staff at status meetings and other meetings as requested
• Keep current with the features of new database releases and related database products and make recommendations as to their use
• Make recommendations on best practices and improvements surrounding database administration practices

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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