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Database Administrator (DBA)
New York, NY

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Job Overview:

The Database Administrator maintains the structure of B&H's databases on both development and production levels. S/he will implement and monitor the disaster recovery and backup systems. They would be responsible for regular maintenance, upgrades and patches ensuring efficient data storage and flow.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the business's Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
* Test backups to ensure we can meet the business' Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
* Troubleshoot SQL Server service outages as they occur, including after-hours and weekends
* Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities to minimize false alarms
* Analyze and decide on technologies to use and methods to implement when new systems are bought in.
* Install and configure new SQL Servers
* Deploy database change scripts provided by third party vendors
* Determine the best approach on server configuration changes, index/query changes, hardware purchases etc in case of any performance issues
* Document the company's database environment

Additional Responsibilities:

* As assigned by Director

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Understands database structure and environmental relationships
* Knowledge of SQL coding language including PLSQL and T-SQL
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to work independently, as well as a collaborative partner on a team.
* Able to maintain knowledge of current technologies and techniques

Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:

* 5+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required.
* Successful track record in the hands-on support, monitoring, architecture, deploying, security, monitoring, performance and troubleshooting of MySQL Server instances.
* Demonstrated knowledge of database maintenance, recovery, and failover handling
* Experience setting up automated deploys.

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