Jr SQL DBA POST NUMBER: 427321

We are currently seeking a Jr. SQL Server Database Administrator. This position is responsible for managing and monitoring enterprise-level database systems. The ideal candidate will be tasked with maintaining current databases, deploying new ones, troubleshooting issues in production and non-production environments, and supporting both internal and external projects while aligning with team objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Database Maintenance and Monitoring: Oversee database performance, ensuring optimal availability and functionality. This involves error detection, conducting backups, and managing storage resources.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement and oversee backup solutions to guarantee data recovery in case of failures or corruption. Regularly test backups to ensure they are functioning correctly.
• Security Management: Assist with maintaining database security by managing user accounts, roles, and permissions. Safeguard data against unauthorized access and potential breaches.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, such as slow-running queries. Apply performance tuning techniques to improve database efficiency.
• Database Deployment: Support the deployment of new databases, updates, and modifications to existing systems. This includes creating scripts, setting up environments, and applying necessary updates and patches.
• Documentation: Keep thorough and organized documentation of database configurations, modifications, and procedures, including records of backups, security adjustments, and performance enhancements.
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner, working closely with IT staff and developers to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Continuous Learning: Actively develop your SQL Server knowledge by staying current with new features, industry best practices, and emerging database technologies.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside other IT professionals, including senior DBAs, developers, and network administrators, ensuring that databases are well-integrated and meet business requirements.

Expected Skills:

• 2 years of experience as a Microsoft SQL DBA.
• Proficiency with SQL Server in an Azure environment.
• Hands-on experience managing SQL Server performance and availability in a 24/7 environment.
• Experience setting up monitoring and alerting systems for SQL Server databases.
• Familiarity with MS SQL upgrades, patch management, and version control.
• Knowledge of security practices, including database/instance security, encryption, and managing service account permissions.
• Experience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ability to provide strategic recommendations for SQL Server solutions.
• Understanding of application change management processes.
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Epicor Prophet 21 ERP system.
• Experience with Microsoft BI Development Suite.
• Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
• Understanding of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance.
• Experience with SQL Server Always-On High Availability.
• Familiarity with database clustering and mirroring.
• Ability to collaborate with contract teams, learning and standardizing their processes.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.