Senior Systems Engineer - SQL DBA
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with experience as a SQL Server DBA to join our team. This senior-level position will be part of a team responsible for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing critical servers, focusing on SQL Server systems, database management, and maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support multiple implementations at various support levels.
* Install, configure, and provide day-to-day support after implementation, including off-hours as needed.
* Understand security, encryption, and vulnerability mitigation.
* Maintenance - Work closely with application teams to maintain systems with routine maintenance and patching.
* Infrastructure - Strong understanding of the operating system, networking, and other underlying components of the infrastructure.
* Troubleshooting - Respond to tickets and other notifications of issues.
* Resolve complex issues, determining the cause of the database problem, determine a solution, and implement the appropriate actions to correct.
* Scripting - Good understanding of OS-based scripting, writes, enhances & debugs scripts that automate and orchestrate DBA-related tasks.
* Recovery - Good understanding of advanced business continuity and disaster recovery options.
* Customer Service - Maintain professional relationships with application owners/teams, provide support as needed.
* Facilitate a productive dialogue relative to the success of the services provided.
* Self-Development - Continual self-learning to master most all administrative tasks.
* Performance Tuning - Perform performance/Health Checks on systems as needed or as requested by Management.
* Support - Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
* 5-7 years of experience as a server administrator with strong leaning SQL Server DBA skills.
* Highly driven and self-motivated to exceed expectations.
* Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.
* Capable of working under pressure.
* Proficient in both oral and written communication.
About UPMC:
UPMC is a $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We are inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care, and are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006.