What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Engineer position at Virtual Networx?
Job Description
Role : Database Engineer
Location : Plano TX/ Mclean VA(day one onsite, 3 days onsite in a week)
For database engineer we have 2 roles.
For 1 we need SQL server and Sybase
for 2nd we need oracle and DB2.
- For primary vs secondary out of both, we want 50-50 or even 60-40 is okay.
- Our largest DB platform is DB2 and SQL Server.
- One should be familiar with installation of software, configuration and security - hardening the newly built host as per enterprise standards.
- Allocating SAN storage and mounts with DB restores and point-in-time recovery.
Job Description
Manage SQL Server databases
Configure and maintain database servers and processes
Monitor system's health and performance
Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security
Analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time
Provide suggestions for solutions
Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement
Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours
Qualifications
5 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA/Sybase/DB2 or similar role
4 years of experience with SQL Server DBA/Sybase/DB2 Administration experience required
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills