SQL Database Administrator

SQL Database Administrator

Job Descriptions:

Blackbaud is seeking an experienced Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator to join its Operations team.
Blackbaud is a public company (NASDAQ - BLKB), providing fundraising software, analytic, and hosting services to non-profit organizations around the globe. Our mission is to make the world a better place by working with the non-profit community to improve lives.
The SQL Server DBA will be responsible for internal, client hosted, and client on-premise systems, providing database and application support for production and test/development/QA environments. Specific areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to:
* Working in an on call rotation to provide 24 x 7 support for production systems
* Building and administering database and application environments
* Executing database backup and recovery operations, database patching and upgrades, and implementation of database security policies
* Performing troubleshooting, resolution, and root cause analysis for database and application specific incidents
* Executing database performance analysis and tuning
* SSRS reports development, SSIS package development
* Maintaining and enhancing database maintenance routines
* Partnering with project technical leads and development teams to execute technical solutions in line with customer expectations and company strategic goals
* Ensuring compliance with, maintaining, and enhancing standard practices and processes
* Executing performance testing and benchmarking
* Integrating SQL systems with third-party tools and environments
* Documenting policies, processes, and procedures
Required Experience:

The ideal candidate will have:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience
* 3 – 5 years experience in Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration on systems ranging from version 2000 through 2008R2 on both 32 bit and 64 bit clustered and standalone platforms
* Expertise in backup and recovery processes, performance troubleshooting and tuning, clustering, replication, and SSRS reports/SSIS package development
* Experience administering large, high-availability production systems
* Experience working in a fast-paced, highly demanding technical environment
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Outstanding organization, time management, and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability to deliver projects of high complexity and risk
* Knowledge of Oracle Database Administration a plus
Keyword: SQL DBA
From: Blackbaud