Short Description:
Supervises the coordination of design and security for computer databases to store, track, and maintain a large volume of critical business information.
Complete Description:
**MUST BE LOCAL TO METRO ATLANTA**
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Database Infrastructure engineer to
design, maintain, and optimize our core database environments. In this role,
you will be the Client of our data ecosystem, focusing heavily on automation,
scheduling management, and infrastructure scaling. You will leverage scripting
languages to automate routine maintenance, monitor system health, and
orchestrate complex database jobs to ensure maximum uptime and peak
performance.
Core Responsibilities
- Infrastructure
Management: Design, configure, provision, and manage hardware
and software configurations (Azure Cloud services and Windows Servers). Ensure compliance with data governance
and State data privacy regulations and manage user permissions.
- Automated
Job Management: Design, implement, and monitor automated database
jobs, maintenance tasks, and ETL workflows.
- Scripting
& Automation: Write and maintain robust scripts (SSIS, PowerShell,
etc.) to automate routine DBA tasks, deployments, backups, and health
checks.
- Performance
Tuning: Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks,
optimize queries, and manage indexing strategies. Ability to resolve
hardware, software and network issues.
High Availability & DR: Maintain and
test robust disaster recovery (DR) strategies, and failover testing. Provide
24/7 support for mission-critical systems as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams: Support
application development and data integration through application environment
configuration, IIS administration, and implementation of security and
performance best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: A bachelor s degree in
computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Database
Platforms: Strong expertise in managing enterprise systems (e.g., MS
SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure Cloud environment).
- Scripting
Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell
and SSIS for automation.
- Infrastructure
Concept: Solid understanding of storage systems, network architecture,
and cloud infrastructure (i.e. Azure).
- Problem
Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills under pressure for critical
production incidents.
- Certifications
in relevant database technologies (e.g., Azure Database Administrator).
- Certifications
such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate,
Microsoft SQL Server
- Familiarity
with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes and .NET applications.
- Experience
with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.