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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailRole: Azure/SQL Server Database Administrator
Duration: 6+ months
Location: Only candidates within the state of Texas can be considered. No out of state candidates will not be reviewed or considered
The Database Administrator III performs advanced (senior-level) database administration work for the HEART (HHS Enterprise Administrative Reporting and Tracking) and CFO (Chief Financial Officer Financial System Support) application modernization projects. The HEART system is used to track client complaints and inquiries made to HHSC programs and to report statistical data to the Legislative Budget Board (LBB). The CFO-FSS system is a customized, web-based, agency application for HHSC managers to view their monthly budget reports on-line. Work involves providing direction and guidance in database administration operations and planning; migration of on-premises Oracle relational database to Azure SQL Server database; identity and access management for database roles and principles. Evaluates and reviews database performance monitoring and implements efficiency improvements. Recommends and implements database security standards and controls, and user access levels; providing for the efficient and effective storage, retrieval, customization, and archiving of data to ensure integrated database systems; planning, developing, and implementing database policies and procedures; and maintaining and verifying data integrity. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Proven experience in Database Administration / Database Design & Development using Azure/SQL Server databases in an IaaS/PaaS environment. Proficient in data migration and conversion from on-premises Oracle to Microsoft Azure SQL Server.
8
Required
Performs highly complex data management functions at an enterprise level; integrates, upgrades, and manages database environments; plans, organizes, tests and executes migration of databases from development to production environments.
8
Required
Experience must include developing stored procedures/triggers/scripts/SQL and optimizing/tuning SQL in enterprise-class production and development/test environments.
8
Required
Implementing and maintaining data security protocols;configuring database authorization & authentication using platform and database tools;configures object-level permissions;implements data masking;implements compliance controls for sensitive data/PII
8
Required
Experience configuring and monitoring activity and performance for AzureSQL at the infrastructure, server, service, and database levels
8
Required
Experience configuring and monitoring activity and performance including QueryStore; resolving production and operational problems; monitoring utilization and managing available database resources; all the above in order to optimize and tune performance.
8
Required
Configure storage resources; configure compute resources for scaling; analyzes data resource and server capacity and forecasts growth requirements; recommends server, hardware and software upgrades and enhancements to meet long-term needs.
8
Required
Provides enterprise-level short and long-term planning advice on technical enterprise database and systems management and utilization issues.
8
Required
Experience with T/SQL, SQL, DML, DDL and DCL to debug and resolve issues.
8
Required
Experience with RDBMS admin/console tools such as TOAD, SSMS and/or SQL Developer.
5
Required
Experience documenting data migration processes, CI/CD process, ETL pipelines, day-to-day operations.
5
Required
Configuring data integration and batch processing solutions in Azure Data Factory and/or SSIS; monitoring data ingestion processes and performance; review query plans and identify problem areas in execution plans.
5
Required
Demonstrated experience leading and evaluating the implementation of project requests to ensure efficient use of server/database resources. Further, in terms of logical design so as not to create inefficiencies, and unreasonable demands on computing res
5
Required
Demonstrated experience leading efficiency improvements and implementation of database administration policies and procedures.
3
Required
Demonstrates experience in data and systems architect duties; experience in migrating data from spreadsheets and from Oracle through SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA) and other platforms to Azure PaaS using Azure Data Factory
3
Required
Demonstrates and promotes the effective sharing and utilization of common data across applications and departments/business units.
3
Required
Validate database build requirements, leverage automation tools to complete requirements.
4
Preferred
Bachelors or advanced degree in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, or a closely related field.
3
Preferred
Agile methodology.
Full Time