MS SQL Database Administrator

We're seeking a Database Administrator to manage and support SQL Server databases on mission-critical high volume OLTP production systems. The ideal candidate will possess some database development background as well as current experience as a production SQL Server database administrator. The role requires a proactive and self motivated individual, who is willing to take an idea, groom it into a well defined user story, and see through the implementation. 

Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance to ensure high levels of performance, availability and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues
• SQL Server performance tuning, including analyzing query execution plans, SQL server profiling, index design and tuning, and index maintenance strategies
• Database backup management and recovery
• Database administration related projects, as needed
• Respond to critical and non-critical production alerts, and availability to be on an on-call rotation schedule to provide production support when critical issues arise will be required
• Create requested database objects and assist with production releases

Qualifications:

• 4-6 years SQL Server experience, with 2+ years SQL Server development experience, 3+ years in Database Administration
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related major
• SQL Server 2016 and 2019 experience required. 
• Experience with Azure
• Extensive experience writing SQL queries and stored procedures
• Experience optimizing queries and database objects, including advanced skills in index design and maintenance
• Experience with SQL Server Service Broker, SQL Server in a Windows Cluster environment, and AlwaysOn Availability Groups
• Experience with encryption including TDE and Always Encrypted
• Experience with monitoring tools such as SQL Monitor, Zabbix, SolarWinds, Idera, System Center
• Excellent problem solving and effective research skills
• Dedication and willingness to work some alternative schedules as necessary
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team or independently
• Experience supporting enterprise level production systems in a fast-paced, high availability server environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in PostgreSQL is a plus

PrismHR is a fast-paced SaaS company which provides customers with a cloud-based payroll process software application. PrismHR also provides professional services including system implementation consulting, custom configurations, and training. Lastly, via the Company's Marketplace platform customers and end users access other human resources and employee benefits applications from PrismHR's Marketplace Partners.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program/Affirmative Action Plan:

We have transformed our company into an inclusive environment where individuals are valued for their talents and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At PrismHR, we strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs that enable our employees to develop their potential, bring their full self to work, and engage in a world of inclusion.

Ensuring an inclusive environment for our employees is an integral part of the PrismHR culture. We aren't just checking a box, we are truly committed to creating a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. This is essential to our success. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about our roles but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for these open roles or other open roles. We particularly encourage applicants from traditionally under-represented groups as we seek to increase the diversity of our workforce and provide fair opportunities for all.

As a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, PrismHR encourages talent from all backgrounds to join our team. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations.

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