About the role
The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a Senior Database Administrator (Information Technology Enterprise Specialist for the Information Technology Division, Database Administration and Application Support Unit. Qualified applicants will possess experience in the specific functional area of Database Administration.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database design, implementation, data warehouse, data analytics, and support, with expertise in Microsoft SQL Server and Azure. Qualified applicants will possess experience in the specific functional area of Database Administration: Provide complex level database support and troubleshooting; design, install, tune and maintain integrity of enterprise-wide databases; lead integration efforts. Configure and monitor high availability database solutions using AG, provide 24X7 support for critical production systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Design and Implementation:
•Design, install, tune, and maintain integrity of enterprise-wide databases.
•Configure and monitor high availability database solutions using Always On and Windows Cluster.
•Implement security, connectivity, scalability, and reliability features of On-Premise MS SQL DB and on Cloud using Azure & AVS.
Technical Leadership:
•Develop a cross-cutting technical direction and strategic planning for Cloud database and Data warehouse in alignment with business objectives.
•Stay updated on recent trends in the database world with a focus on networking, reliability, scalability, storage, and security.
•Provide guidance and mentor database administrators and developers to enable them to succeed in the team and the space.
Collaboration and Communication:
•Lead or coordinate others in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
•Participate in on-call rotation for maintaining database service health and application availability for business use.
•Collaborate effectively with all levels of technical and non-technical staff and management.
Technical Expertise:
•Proficient with SQL Server 2016 and above, SQL Server Reporting Services, Analysis Services, Always On, and Always Encrypted.
•Strong knowledge in network architecture, VMWare, Enterprise Storage, Azure, AVS. TSQL and PowerShell scripting.
•Strong background in database design, security, implementation, performance tuning and support.
•Demonstrated experience in architecting, designing and managing database in Azure & Stretch database, and in AVS.
•Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, particularly in high pressure, mission-critical environments.
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