SQL Server DBA - Azure & DR Expert, Scale Ready

Brown & Brown; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to join our growing IT team. You will install, configure, and maintain SQL databases, optimize performance, implement recovery plans, and enforce security.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years DBA experience, strong T-SQL skills, Azure SQL experience, and the ability to work in a DevOps environment. We offer comprehensive health benefits, 401k, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other IT professionals to ensure the database meets organizational needs.
• Install and configure SQL database systems.
• Create and modify database objects, including tables, views, functions and stored procedures.
• Implement and maintain regular database backups.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans.
• Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Optimize SQL queries and database configurations for improved efficiency.
• Implement database security measures to protect data.
• Manage user access and permissions, ensuring data confidentiality.
• Apply software patches and updates to maintain system stability.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, such as index optimization and data purging.
• Scale database systems as needed to accommodate growth.
• Set up monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve database issues.
• Maintain documentation of database configurations, processes, procedures, & schema diagrams.
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues as needed.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve database-related issues.
• The ability to adapt to new technologies and keep up with industry trends and best practices.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Work within a DevOps environment or similar environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

T-SQL

Database backup

Performance tuning

Security best practices

DevOps

Disaster recovery

Monitoring tools

Indexing

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Data Bricks

Azure Blob Storage

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Brown & Brown in Plano, TX is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to join our growing IT team. You will install, configure, and maintain SQL databases, optimize performance, implement recovery plans, and enforce security.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years DBA experience, strong T-SQL skills, Azure SQL experience, and the ability to work in a DevOps environment. We offer comprehensive health benefits, 401k, and professional development.