SQL Server Lead Database Administrator

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SQL Server Lead Database Administrator to join their dynamic IT division. This role involves architecting, developing, and maintaining enterprise databases while ensuring data integrity and availability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server and a strong background in database design and administration. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your skills in a challenging environment, contributing to crucial data processes that support the organization's operations. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in database design and administration.
• Knowledge of database management systems and languages.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains enterprise databases ensuring data accuracy.
• Provides support for database backups and recovery processes.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

T-SQL

Stored Procedures

Triggers

SSIS

SSRS

PowerShell

Power BI

Database Design

Data Recovery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Database Management Tools

Job description

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SQL Server Lead Database Administrator

Apply locations Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id JR16897

Posting Date: 03/25/25

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Pay Range:
$91,500.00 - $107,370.00 - $123,240.00 - $155,000.00

Job Type: Unclassified

Department: Sheriff

About the Position: Are you looking for the opportunity to utilize your years of Microsoft SQL server database administrator to solve challenging and complex processes and projects? Join our Data developer administration and IT division at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

The Database Administrator Senior/Lead architects, develop, implements, maintains, tunes, and monitors all enterprise databases. The role participates in the design and creation of databases at both a data model and architect level, defines standards and design of physical data storage, and maintenance of databases, and performs quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. This position plays an integral role in the successful operations of MCSO by supporting data accuracy and availability.

Position Qualifications:

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of experience in database design, development, maintenance, administration, and support in a large-scale enterprise environment.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications:

• Other combinations of education or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year for year basis.

Other requirements:

• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• Seven years (7) experience as a Database Administrator with Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, Stored Procedures & Triggers, SSIS, SSRS, PowerShell, and Power BI.

Essential Job Tasks:

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Designs logical and physical databases to meet system requirements.
• Establishes and monitors processes that extract data from or load data into databases.
• Provides support, standards, and information relating to database back-ups, archiving, and data recovery.
• Performs database and software life-cycle activities to ensure highest level of system performance and availability and compliance with business requirements.
• Maintains archival copies of database-related files and information.
• Provides documentation and support to users, development and operations staff, and management.
• Writes, tests, and puts into production all tables, constraints, triggers, stored procedures and permissions.
• Works with system programmers to create, enhance, and troubleshoot applications.
• Monitors performance and database usage and adjusts as needed.
• Maintains the integrity, security and availability of the databases.
• Performs the process of database security in compliance with MCSO policy.
• Provides physical model recommendations.
• Provides escalation support for production and nonproduction databases; advises and assists other database administrators.
• Collects and reports data as required for departmental statistics.
• Performs high availability and disaster recovery – installation and configuration at database layer to include 3rd party applications and always on availability groups.
• Assists management in evaluating technology issues, policies and procedures.
• Is present at work site to perform tasks as scheduled or assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Overall computer operations, including procedures and controls, hardware platforms, operating systems, database management systems and languages.

Skill in:

• Using database management tools and processes.
• Completing detailed analysis to identify problems and follow through to resolution.
• Employing specific programming tools to construct complex procedural routines and processes.

Ability to:

• Work independently on complex problems and initiatives.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
• Comprehend and interpret highly technical information and convey as appropriate for the audience.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.

All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County.

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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