iSpace, Inc.
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Sr. MS SQL DBA
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August 2025 – March 31, 2026, with possibility of an extension We are seeking a SQL Server DBA who will serve in a technical role focused on maintaining the operational stability and security of our clients' SQL Server database environment, in a cost-effective manner. Primary responsibilities will include the following: Ensure that all DBA deliverables to projects are performed within project schedule and budget. Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data against loss or corruption. Regularly test backup and recovery procedures Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data against loss or corruption. Regularly test backup and recovery procedures. Implement high availability solutions such as database mirroring, clustering, or Always-On Availability Groups. Serve as a DBA resource for database development projects, funded by application teams/business, acting as liaison between SQL Server database team and application teams. Ensure that all project deliverables by DBA team are completed within schedule and budget. Work closely with data architecture team in understanding project requirements leading to the design, build and implementation of SQL Server databases. Daily Tasks Performed: Project Development Support: Meet with application teams to understand requirements and recommend high-level direction and approach to upcoming projects. Install and configure SQL Server instances on servers, ensuring proper settings and options are chosen based on the organization's requirements. Fine-tune database systems to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. This includes monitoring and optimizing database query performance, indexing, and database caching. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships. Attend ARB meetings to understand the new project requirements, as related to database design, build and implementation of SQL Server database applications. Manage other SQL Server DBA resources that ensures that their availability is aligned with project schedules (supply vs demand). Ensure that all DBA deliverables Tuning, Monitoring and Patching: Monitor database performance using built-in tools and third-party solutions. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through query optimization, index tuning, and configuration adjustments. Configure and utilize monitoring tools to track database health, performance metrics, and security events. Set up alerts to notify administrators of potential issues. Inter/Intra Organizational Communication: Must understand and implement organizational policies and procedures related to the administration of the SQL Server database environment. Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with team manager to understand Business Plans and Organization QCD metrics. Provide Status reports to team manager; Budget/finance status, project status, etc. Build and maintain good relations with other teams by fostering open communication between the application and database teams. Track job/process failures (sev-1/2) and conduct appropriate PDCA associated to all failures and 4-Block analysis, documentation and presentation. Backup and Recovery and Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data against loss or corruption. Regularly test backup and recovery procedures. Implement high availability solutions such as database mirroring, clustering, or AlwaysOn Availability Groups. Develop and test disaster recovery plans. Security and Compliance of the SQL Server database environment: Conduct Periodic Access Reviews on a monthly basis. Follow and enforce defined database access policies. Maintain daily backup metrics, ensuring all SOX database backups are monitored according to policies and procedures. Develop and maintain SOX documentation; security access, backup procedures and target 'ZERO' SOX deficiencies. Participate in the implementation of PII initiatives, as defined by Ent. Architecture and application teams. Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Required Skills and Expertise: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Systems (IS), Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology and/or equivalent industry experience. 5-8 years of Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator experience including: Strong technical knowledge of SQL Server database administration, architecture/design, data analysis and management. Strong technical knowledge of current SQL Server database systems and versions, including other Windows based tools, utilities, and Active Directory. 2-4 years of experience working on large-scale projects. Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, virtualization, and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platforms. 1-2 years of experience in SOX related requests. Extensive application support experience working with application teams. High-level understanding of IT infrastructure planning and development. Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives. In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Good understanding of Project Management skills. Preferred Skills and Expertise: Automotive industry IT knowledge is preferred. Seniority level
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August 2025 – March 31, 2026, with possibility of an extension We are seeking a SQL Server DBA who will serve in a technical role focused on maintaining the operational stability and security of our clients' SQL Server database environment, in a cost-effective manner. Primary responsibilities will include the following: Ensure that all DBA deliverables to projects are performed within project schedule and budget. Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data against loss or corruption. Regularly test backup and recovery procedures Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data against loss or corruption. Regularly test backup and recovery procedures. Implement high availability solutions such as database mirroring, clustering, or Always-On Availability Groups. Serve as a DBA resource for database development projects, funded by application teams/business, acting as liaison between SQL Server database team and application teams. Ensure that all project deliverables by DBA team are completed within schedule and budget. Work closely with data architecture team in understanding project requirements leading to the design, build and implementation of SQL Server databases. Daily Tasks Performed: Project Development Support: Meet with application teams to understand requirements and recommend high-level direction and approach to upcoming projects. Install and configure SQL Server instances on servers, ensuring proper settings and options are chosen based on the organization's requirements. Fine-tune database systems to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability. This includes monitoring and optimizing database query performance, indexing, and database caching. Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to design and implement database schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships. Attend ARB meetings to understand the new project requirements, as related to database design, build and implementation of SQL Server database applications. Manage other SQL Server DBA resources that ensures that their availability is aligned with project schedules (supply vs demand). Ensure that all DBA deliverables Tuning, Monitoring and Patching: Monitor database performance using built-in tools and third-party solutions. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through query optimization, index tuning, and configuration adjustments. Configure and utilize monitoring tools to track database health, performance metrics, and security events. Set up alerts to notify administrators of potential issues. Inter/Intra Organizational Communication: Must understand and implement organizational policies and procedures related to the administration of the SQL Server database environment. Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with team manager to understand Business Plans and Organization QCD metrics. Provide Status reports to team manager; Budget/finance status, project status, etc. Build and maintain good relations with other teams by fostering open communication between the application and database teams. Track job/process failures (sev-1/2) and conduct appropriate PDCA associated to all failures and 4-Block analysis, documentation and presentation. Backup and Recovery and Disaster Recovery: Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data against loss or corruption. Regularly test backup and recovery procedures. Implement high availability solutions such as database mirroring, clustering, or AlwaysOn Availability Groups. Develop and test disaster recovery plans. Security and Compliance of the SQL Server database environment: Conduct Periodic Access Reviews on a monthly basis. Follow and enforce defined database access policies. Maintain daily backup metrics, ensuring all SOX database backups are monitored according to policies and procedures. Develop and maintain SOX documentation; security access, backup procedures and target 'ZERO' SOX deficiencies. Participate in the implementation of PII initiatives, as defined by Ent. Architecture and application teams. Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Required Skills and Expertise: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Systems (IS), Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology and/or equivalent industry experience. 5-8 years of Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator experience including: Strong technical knowledge of SQL Server database administration, architecture/design, data analysis and management. Strong technical knowledge of current SQL Server database systems and versions, including other Windows based tools, utilities, and Active Directory. 2-4 years of experience working on large-scale projects. Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, virtualization, and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platforms. 1-2 years of experience in SOX related requests. Extensive application support experience working with application teams. High-level understanding of IT infrastructure planning and development. Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives. In-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws. Good understanding of Project Management skills. Preferred Skills and Expertise: Automotive industry IT knowledge is preferred. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Contract Job function
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