Database Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's notable Utilities client is looking for a Database Administrator to join their team. This role is 100% remote. A virtual desktop will be provided; you will need to use your personal CPU.

Project Description:
* Applies expert judgment to support complex projects, collaborating on schedules, resources, and risks
* Independently handles critical tasks while following database standards and security protocols
* Works with team members to maintain system reliability and ensure clear communication with stakeholders
* Manages workload efficiently and adheres to company policies

Key Responsibilities:
* Assignments are based on extensive knowledge of concepts, principles or practices in a specific discipline, field or area of expertise, and require seasoned, experienced-based judgment in applying and adapting techniques
* Collaborates with Project Manager on complex project timelines, identifying critical path, resource estimates, risks, and dependencies
* Exercises independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance with broad scope and high complexity
* Follows and collaborates on existing database standards and technologies
* Frequently demonstrates advanced knowledge and technical competence
* Enforce company change control, patch management and information security standards and procedures
* Collaborate and consult with other DBAs
* Manage work according to criteria of costs, scheduling, and functional and technical performance
* Maintain open and honest communications with clients, teammates and management for purposes of providing ongoing, timely status reporting
* Communicate status, issues and concerns in both written and oral formats
* Manage Workload/Time Management
* Adhere to Company Policies and Compliance

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience as a Senior SQL Server DBA
* Strong knowledge and experience of High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions such as Always On Availability Groups, Database, Mirroring and Windows clustering
* Experience with SSIS
* Experience with migrations and upgrades
* Experience with performance tuning and optimization of queries and databases
* Experience with PowerShell and T-SQL
* Good verbal communication skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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