Job Summary:
Provident Credit Union is a top-ranking credit union in the US, established in 1950. They are seeking a SQL Server Database Administrator responsible for managing SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability, and supporting the enterprise data warehouse.
Responsibilities:
• Provides end-to-end technical support, capacity planning, and problem resolution for SQL Server environments.
• Provides 24x7 support for critical production systems, including participation in on-call and incident response activities.
• Partners with IT Security to support annual risk assessments and respond to third-party security reviews and audits.
• Designs and implements database architecture aligned with best practices.
• Monitors and maintains the health, performance, and security of all SQL Server databases.
• Monitors and optimize system resources, including CPU, memory, and storage utilization.
• Develops and manage database logging, backup, restore, and recovery strategies.
• Maintains and enhances high availability and disaster recovery infrastructure, including Always On environments, to support resiliency and performance.
• Performs SQL Server version upgrades in coordination with application requirements and vendor support guidelines.
• Partners with developers to tune complex queries, improve performance, and refine database schemas.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and supports after-hours release and deployment activities as needed.
• Shares technical expertise through mentoring, documentation, and cross-training with team members and peers.
• Supports approved database service requests within established service levels and timeframes.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of SQL Server databases and related platform components.
• Ensures security patches are evaluated and implemented in a timely and effective manner.
• Follows established change management policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Completes required BSA and OFAC training annually and adheres to related policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of professional experience in Microsoft SQL Server database administration
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Experience with database backup, restore, and recovery models
• Experience administering Windows Server environments, including Active Directory
• Experience with replicated, load-balanced, and high-availability systems
• Experience implementing and supporting SQL Server high availability group environments
• Knowledge of SQL Server high availability and disaster recovery options
• Advanced knowledge of database design, structure, and theory
• Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift effectively between tasks and teams
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and project management skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Commitment to continuously learning new technologies, features, and capabilities
• Familiarity with reporting and data visualization tools
• Ability to organize work effectively and operate independently
Preferred:
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) – highly preferred
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) – preferred
• Microsoft Certified IT Specialist (MCITP/MCITS) – preferred
Company:
Provident Credit Union specializes in banking with loans, mortgages, savings, insurance, investment advice for companies and NPCs. Founded in 1950, the company is headquartered in Redwood City, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.