OculusIT
Website:
oculusit.com
Job details:
Company Description OculusIT is a high-touch, customer-centric IT services partner dedicated to the unique needs of higher education institutions. The organization specializes in cost-effective, responsive, and flexible IT leadership, along with managed ERP, security, and infrastructure services. OculusIT supports institutions with 24x7 operations, helping them maintain reliable and secure technology environments. Team members collaborate closely with clients to deliver tailored solutions that enhance institutional efficiency and digital experiences. The company values innovation, service excellence, and long-term client partnerships.
We are looking for an experienced Lead SQL DBA with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Database Administration, and Reporting/BI tools to join our team.
Key Requirements
0–15 years of strong SQL Server DBA experience
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016–2022
Excellent knowledge of T-SQL, Query Optimization & Performance Tuning
Experience with Always On Availability Groups, Clustering, Replication, Log Shipping, Backup & Recovery
Strong experience with Reporting & BI platforms – Power BI and SSRS are MUST-HAVE
➕ Exposure to Cognos, Tableau, Oracle BI Publisher or Argos Reporting will be an advantage
Experience with ETL/Data Integration tools such as Informatica PowerCenter, IICS and SSIS
Experience supporting enterprise production environments and L3/L4 technical issues
Strong ability to work independently and manage projects/technical requirements directly with clients
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Exposure to Azure SQL / AWS RDS / hybrid database environments is an added advantage
Experience with PowerShell, Python or SQL Agent for automation is a plus
Domain Preference
Experience in the Higher Education domain is highly preferred, particularly exposure to ERP environments such as Ellucian Colleague or Jenzabar.
However, candidates from other industries with strong SQL DBA + Reporting/BI + client-facing experience are also encouraged to apply.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who can take end-to-end ownership, independently troubleshoot complex database/reporting issues, work directly with clients, and drive technical requirements/projects with minimal supervision.
- If you are a Senior/Lead SQL DBA with strong Power BI/SSRS experience and enjoy working directly with clients, we'd love to hear from you!
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