Database Administrator (DBA) Level 3

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, weekends off and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

 

The Database Administrator (DBA) Level 3 position is part of the team responsible for the operational support of business-critical database systems. The DBA Level 3 (Sr. DBA), performs tasks needed to administer Microsoft SQL Server. The Sr. DBA demonstrates strong communication skills, the ability to build functional relationships with team members and users, and excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 

 

Schedule: Fulltime shifts typically include eight-hour days Monday through Friday, with evenings and weekends off, although may be adjusted to align with clinic’s operational hours.

 

Compensation: Pay range depending on experience

 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Monitor database server health and performance
• Install, patch, configure, and maintain SQL Server
• Analyze and resolve common and complex issues/faults in SQL Server and related infrastructure, providing issue resolution end-to-end
• Query and understand data from SQL Server system dynamic management objects
• Write T-SQL queries and scripts to investigate issues
• Maintain a high degree of security by implementing changes to access rights in SQL Server and Windows Server
• Work with other IT teams to identify and understand technical needs and solutions
• Work with other IT teams to analyze and resolve issues
• Review relational database designs and T-SQL code for application development teams
• Upgrade SQL Server to newer versions
• Migrate databases between servers and platforms
• Research and implement improvements to database system performance, integrity, and security, and compliance
• Create, maintain and follow database administration team standards and procedures
• Provide 24x7 on-call support on a rotating basis
• Flexible to work off-hours, including weekends and holidays, as required
• Perform other tasks and functions as required as needed
• Able to challenge, mentor, and grow the skills of junior DBAs (and possibly developers)

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good judgment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
• Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Able to work under pressure
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
• Proofreads accurately

Education/Training:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in production environments
• A minimum of 5 years of experience writing T-SQL
• A minimum of 5 year of experience working with relational databases concepts
• SQL Server administration experience including: SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Agent, Database auditing and control, Database security, Database design and code development, Troubleshooting and resolving faults in SQL Server and related infrastructure, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Microsoft Azure database administration experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts (e.g., tables, columns, rows, primary keys, foreign keys, indexes, normalization).
• Strong