SQL Database Administrator

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Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

The Bridge Specialty Group, the Wholesale division of Brown & Brown, is seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator to join our growing team in either Daytona Beach, FL or Dallas, TX.

As the Database Administrator, you will provide internal support for technology used by the organization to enhance technology services for our internal users. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to ensuring that application business needs and performance requirements are met.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and other IT professionals to ensure the database meets organizational needs.
• Install and configure SQL database system.
• Create and modify database objects, including tables, views, and stored procedures.
• Implement and maintain regular database backups.
• Develop and test disaster recovery plans.
• Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Optimize SQL queries and database configurations for improved efficiency.
• Implement database security measures to protect sensitive data.
• Manage user access and permissions, ensuring data confidentiality.
• Apply software patches and updates to maintain system stability.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, such as index optimization and data purging.
• Scale database systems as needed to accommodate growth.
• Set up monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve database issues.
• Maintain documentation of database configurations.

What You'll Need:

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, including various versions such as SQL Server and Azure SQL Database.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services related to SQL databases, such as Azure SQL Database. Able to build out proper data stores for optimizing queries and data normalization.
• Understanding of database design principles, normalization, denormalization, and SQL Query Plan Optimization
• Proficiency in query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning to ensure optimal database performance.
• Knowledge of database recovery and backup for Azure and on-premise solutions.
• Scripting language proficiency like T-SQL, Powershell, or Python
• Four years plus of experience as a Database Administrator
• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.