MS SQL Server Database Administrator

Job description

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

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The Public Service Sector consulting practice is a trusted advisor to federal, state and local governments, partnering to meet challenges and responding quickly to citizen demands, business needs, new economic conditions, and changing legislative priorities and policies.

This position is for a Microsoft SQL Server database administrator. The successful candidate will maintain SQL Server database environments in an enterprise environment consisting of approximately 800 Windows servers. This position will be responsible for development and sustainment of Windows Server 2012 database clusters and migration of various disparate SQL Server environments onto new clusters. The successful candidate will also standardize, consolidate, and optimize the existing SQL Server environments and monitor and maintain database performance.

The successful candidate will also adhere to ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices for Change Management, collaborate with internal and external customers to gather requirements for special processing, and work and track issues to resolution using an in-house ticket system.
·  Responsible for design, installation, configuration, security, and maintenance of highly available enterprise database systems
·  Monitor backup jobs on all enterprise databases and perform routine disaster recovery scenarios
·  Troubleshoot and maintain database performance, including the proposal of short term fixes, long term solutions, and the regular scheduling of index maintenance and database integrity checks
·  Establish and maintain database policies and standards
·  Generate database schema definitions and modifications as required
·  Refresh data from one environment to another at the request of the application development staff
·  Develop, follow, and maintain in-house documentation for repeatable processes, including database feature installation, disaster recovery, and common problem resolution
·  Follow ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) practices for Change Management Certifications Required: CompTIA Security+ (on Day 1) and Oracle or SAP certification within 180 days of start.

This position requires a minimum of DoD Interim Secret Clearance required on Day 1.

Work location: Radford, VA

BENEFITS
Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population.

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CAREER GROWTH
Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in our workforce through:

·  Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills
·  Finding the dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employee’s strengths and career aspirations
·  Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation
In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role.
CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
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Auto req ID

177544BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Application Database Administrator
State / Province

VIRGINIA
Primary job category

Technical Specialist
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

RICHMOND
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Five or more years of experience with SQL Server Enterprise Edition and all facets of database administration
·  Five or more years of experience with SQL Server High Availability features: Failover Clustering, Log Shipping, Database Mirroring, AlwaysOn Availability Groups
·  Five or more years of experience with Windows Server 2008 R2 (and above) and Microsoft Failover Clusters
·  Installation and configuration experience with SQL Server 2008 (and higher), SQL Server Service Packs and Cumulative Updates
·  Experience with PowerShell 4.0 (or higher)
·  Strong documentation skills
·  Strong performance tuning skills
·  Strong interpersonal skills and willing to be a team player
·  Participate in 7x24 on-call support rotation and expected to work during mission critical situations
·  CompTIA Security+ (on Day 1) and Oracle or SAP certification within 180 days of start

Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Readiness Review (SRR) scripts, and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
·  Experience with SQL Server 2014 (or higher)
·  Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
·  Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
·  Experience with SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)
·  CompTIA Security+ (on Day 1) and Oracle or SAP certification within 180 days of start.

Secondary Job Category

Services Specialist
Eligibility Requirements

·  U.S. Citizenship required
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire