Job Description
Job Summary
The Database Administrator will manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases with the goal of optimizing performance to achieve business objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server databases, in the cloud and on premises, to ensure high availability and performance.
- Lead efforts to optimize database performance, including query tuning and indexing strategies.
- Implement and maintain advanced security measures to protect sensitive data.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and perform regular testing to ensure data integrity.
- Mentor Level I administrators, providing guidance on best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
- Collaborate with application and data teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of database systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues, providing expertise in database technologies.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Two to seven (2 - 7) years of experience in database administration, with a focus on SQL Server.
- Proficiency in database performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Experience with SQL Server replication, clustering, and other high-availability technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on database optimization.
- Experience in mentoring junior administrators and leading database projects.
Preferred location El Paso TX or Las Cruces NNM, Remote considered as well.
Job General Benefits
Job Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees are eligible.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field; 2–7 years of database administration experience focused on SQL Server; expertise in performance tuning, security, disaster recovery, and high availability.
Key Responsibilities
- managing databases
- optimizing performance
- mentoring administrators
Skills & Tools
SQL Server
Job Details
- Category: Information Technology
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — El Paso or Las Cruces
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Tuition reimbursement
About MVT Holdings
A transportation and logistics company providing related business services. — Industry: Transportation and Logistics