Senior SQL Dba.7000700

Owning, tracking and resolving database related incidents and requests. Tuning and monitoring of SQL databases to ensure high reliability, availability, and security. Reviewing and resolving incidents within SLAs. Creating, executing, monitoring of database backups, maintenance jobs, as well as ensuring overall SQL database health. Working with database engineering, developers as well as other members within IT in order to align organization with strategic plan.
Management Scope: May lead and direct the work of others.

Leads database design efforts to ensure application databases meet organizational data standards.

Plans, implements, maintains and utilizes complex databases to include disaster recovery for SQL server databases, capacity management CPU, Disk I/O, memory and user connectivity.

Completes backup and recovery.

Codes migration requests; and maintains upgrades and patches.

Troubleshoots performance issues related to capacity management CPU, Disk I/O, memory and user connections.

Develops processes and scripts to support the SQL Server environment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college our university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Administration or in a job related field of study. Five (5) years of experience as an SQL database administrator, to include two (2) years as a lead administrator, supporting a SQL server at an enterprise level.

Requires extensive working knowledge of SQL servers in various cluster configurations for high availability, transactional replication, DTS packages, SQL profiler, TSQL language, stored procedures, triggers, and with various scripting languages (ex: VBScript, JavaScript, Perl) a plus.

Solid understanding of .NET/SQL based applications, Windows environment, RAID Levels. Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the user community.

Required to be on call at all times. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License and good driving record. Will be required to provide a copy of 10-year driving history. Must maintain a good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.

"Individuals holding or considered for a position which has, or may have, access to criminal justice databases including the FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems, NCIC/TCIC and similar databases, must pass a national fingerprint-based records check prior to placement in such position and may be denied placement in such positions and/or access to such systems. Incumbents must also maintain the ability to pass the records check while in the position or until such time that the Commissioners Court and the County Civil Service Commission deem this position no longer has this requirement."

Must have a valid Texas Drivers License and good driving record and remain in compliance with Article II, Subdivision II of Chapter 90 of the Dallas County Code.

Preferred candidates would also meet the following criteria:
Strong experience in Database Administration and Development in SQL Server ( 2008 and 2012 or later ). Strong experience in create SSIS Packages and Develop SSRS reports. Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues etc. Experience in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tools. Ability to detect and troubleshoot SQL Server related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space and other resource contention. Strong knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, DBCC commands, Clustering, Database mirroring, Replication. Expert experience in implementing operational automation. Strong knowledge of how indexes, index management, integrity checks, configuration, patching. How statistics work, how indexes are stored, how they can be created and managed effectively.

Standard office environment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

An extensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who have been offered a position with Dallas County. The hiring process involves successful completion of each step. The steps include: Criminal History Review, Traffic Violations Record, Review of Personal History Statement and Documents, Physical Examination, and Background Investigation.
Dallas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background are encouraged to apply.