Database Administrator

Job Summary

The Polaris Database Admin works closely with key members of the Infrastructure and Application Delivery teams to support and administer the database environment. A successful candidate will have experience supporting day-to-day operations of the Microsoft SQL stack in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor database performance and health in on-premises and cloud environments
• Respond to system-generated alerts for failed database jobs and deployments
• Peer review database scripts for industry best practices and Polaris standards
• Perform database backups & restores as requested
• Resolve user-submitted requests for access, deployment, and troubleshooting assistance
• Provision and configure databases in accordance with established enterprise standards

Education and Background

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent required
• 4-6 years of experience in Database Administration in an enterprise environment

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Experience maintaining and configuring Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and higher
• Experience with Microsoft SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS technologies
• Familiarity with common database performance metrics & tuning practices
• Ability to troubleshoot failed SSIS packages in partnership with development teams
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision and complete tasks in a timely manner

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Experience working with ServiceNow for Incident and Change management
• Experience with code deployment
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, GitHub
• Experience working with cloud database technologies - including Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Cosmos DB, or equivalent
• Experience working with the Rubrik backup solution for databases
• Familiarity with high-availability solutions such as Always On and Log Shipping
• Strong scripting and automation skills

Working Conditions

• Standard hybrid office environment
• Working in UK and US support hours
• On-call Support: Yes, On Rotational Basis.

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