SQL Server DBA

XTIVIA - SQL Server DBA

Work Location: Remote - US

Duration: Full Time 

At this time, XTIVIA cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

How you will make a difference 

Looking for a position that will expose you and utilize your knowledge to all aspects of SQL Server including Cloud Technologies? We are looking for a SQL Server DBA who excels in great customer service with a strong technical knowledge to help our customers get the best out of their system. An individual who is motivated to find the root cause solutions and who likes to take on an unknown issue as a challenge and a chance to expand their knowledge. 

The ideal candidate would like to work problems on their own, but knows they have a team of experienced DBAs to fall back on for guidance and suggestions. We work in many different customer’s system. Understanding of VPN technologies is a plus for this position. Customer service skills will be required with interacting with customers. Having a passion for all things SQL Server is a must. The ideal candidate would be a person who loves SQL Server with an overall understanding of IT. The person has a passion to be able to communicate to sysadmins, developers and general users when it comes to SQL Server and how to get the most out of their systems. They would love to be challenged with implementing new features of SQL Server and troubleshooting if there are issues. They have a desire to find root cause quickly and put processes in place to ensure issues do not continue.

General Overview of position:

• Production support of all flavors of SQL Server. 
• Supporting multiple customers in multiple SQL Server environments (on prem, hosting and in the cloud)
• Troubleshooting all aspects of SQL Server 
• Performance troubleshooting 
• Health Checks 
• Architecture design 
• Phone\Screen\direct access support of technologies 
• Some Dev opportunities available
• Occasional travel up to 25% of the time

What you bring to your new team 

• 7+ years of experience as a SQL Server DBA
• 5 years of experience as a Production DBA 
• 3+ years of relevant technical skills
• Associate’s degree

Details of Tech skills Needed: 

• Server experience supporting multiple versions. 
• Planning and implementing database migrations both on-prem and to the cloud. 
• Cloud experience in either Azure and\or AWS. 
• Must communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and research technical issues. 
• High level problem determination and resolution skills.
• Deployment and upgrade of engine & clients.
• Experience with SSIS Packages, T-SQL, stored procedures, triggers, views, constraints and functions.
• Tuning reviews/assessments (DB and SQL tuning), and query monitoring (QueryStore.) 
• Backup and recovery, high availability/Cluster, AlwaysOn and DR 
• Assisting troubleshooting and guiding technical and nontechnical resources with any issues.
• Ability to provide configuration, monitoring and on-call support for development, test, and production environments

How you add even MORE value 

• Microsoft Certifications.
• Cloud experience.
• Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Experience with Supporting and migrating from legacy SQL Server.
• Other DB platform (Informix, Oracle, DB2 LUW, PostgreSQL or MySQL) experience/certifications.
• Technical support or call center support experience.
• Advanced Database tuning expertise.
• Optimizing loads of large volumes of data into a database.
• Migrations experience Experience coding stored procedures, triggers.
• Professional Consulting Experience.

At this time, XTIVIA cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

Get to know XTIVIA 

XTIVIA is an innovative B2B technology enterprise solutions company committed to providing integrated technology solutions and services, delivering measurable results as a trusted industry thought leader for 30 years.  

Our services include managed services and business solutions, like DevOps, CRM, and ITSM; database support and management; application solutions, including mobile apps; ERP solutions for GovCon and the private sector; and platform integration, with APIs as well as digital experience CMS solutions.

If you can imagine the business outcome, XTIVIA can create it with technology. 

XTIVIA has offices in Colorado, New York, New Jersey, Missouri, Texas, and Virginia. 

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How we take care of our team members

For XTIVIA to recruit—and retain—the most experienced and talented people, XTIVIA offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Our employees are our corporate family, so benefits extend beyond our employees to include their families. We provide affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits. Other benefits include a 401(k) plan with match, company-paid disability and life insurance, voluntary life insurance options, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity and fraud protection, recognition and wellness programs. To promote a healthy work-life balance, XTIVIA offers team members flexible paid time off and remote and flexible work options, enabling you to spend time with family and recharge as needed without worrying about accruals. In addition, we encourage ongoing career development by offering paid training and certification opportunities. Our benefits are designed and focused around our culture and core values, treating people the way we would like to be treated. XTIVIA has been certified four years in a row as a great place to work.

This position has an expected salary range of $95,000 - $125,000 annually.

You will also be eligible for the XTIVIA employee bonus plan. 

Your compensation is based on your skills and experience -- talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What We Promise

At XTIVIA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion,  age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, parental status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. XTIVIA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.