Microsoft SQL Server Administrator - Houston, United States - EPMA

EPMA Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

One of our clients in Oil & Gas industry is seeking a Microsoft SQL Server Administrator with extensive experience in managing and maintaining large, complex environments. This individual is responsible for designing, installing, monitoring, maintaining, and performance tuning production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. He/she is also responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software. Initial focus will be on database administration, particularly in making sure all production databases are up and running 24x7, and making sure all databases are backed up properly.

Role: SQL DBA

Location: Houston Downtown - (onsite 5 days a week)

Type: Long Term Contract (1 year +)

Industry: Oil & Gas

W2 only

No C2C, No Sponsorship, No Relocation

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems
Ensure all production databases are up and running 24x7
Ensure all data assets are protected by designing and implementing the appropriate backup and restore strategy
Monitoring database performance, including stored procedures and query execution times, and implement efficiency improvements
Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues
Monitor and optimize the physical data storage for database systems
Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
Plan, coordinate and implement database migrations and upgrades
Perform database security audits
Establish appropriate database access control levels
Configure SQL to achieve high levels of performance, scalability, and availability
Experience with SQL HADR technologies; including failover clustering and always-on availability groups
Design and implement disaster recovery strategy
Participate in the On Call rotation
SQL Encryption technology including TDE and Network traffic encryption

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent
7+ years of experience in Information Technology working in a MS SQL DBA capacity.
Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
Hands-on database development, tuning, and troubleshooting experience
Migrating, Upgrading SQL Server to later SQL versions
Must be a Team player
The ability and desire to rapidly learn complex technologies and software products in a self-starting mode without the benefit of formal training
Good written and oral communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to conduct research into database/software issues, standards, and products as required
Highly self-motivated and directed
Keen attention to detail
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Ability to lead in projects and work efforts
Strong customer service

Preferred Technical Skills

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 and greater
Powershell
ServiceNow
Foglight / Litespeed
Encryption / SQL TDE
Vormetric/Ciphertrust

HOW YOU'LL GROW AT EPMA

We believe in the investment of our people. Strong client results and company growth is a direct result of our focus on personal growth for every single employee. With regular reviews and measurable development plans, we help you focus on the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. From on-the-job learning to professional development programs, we help you to grow throughout your career and ready you for the opportunities that lie ahead.

EPMA'S CULTURE

BE INSPIRED our 10 core values are at the forefront of everything we do. We take pride in investing in the development of our people, because they are part of the EPMA family and DNA. Call us old fashioned, but we believe in building talent, and we take pride in preparing our future leaders and innovators. You will find a fun, exciting and rewarding career at EPMA.

ABOUT EPMA

Since 2010, EPMA has quickly earned credibility as a trusted leader in Project and Portfolio Management Services helping local businesses to Global 50 companies deliver projects with greater efficiency and success. Our ability to attract the most talented people and empower them to make a difference for our clients is part of what makes EPMA one of the Top Companies to work for in Texas, and one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. We are also on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America today.

EPMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassments of Any Kind: EPMA is made up of a very diverse group of individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At EPMA, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. EPMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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