HBITS-08-15093-Database Administrator-Expert — Albany, NY

Job Description

Project/Program:

This position is for a Database Administrator - Expert level who provides technical and operational support for NYS agencies with job duties such as installing, patching and upgrading SQL Server; providing operational support; implementing backups and recovery; performing resource planning and performance tuning etc.

Day-to-day Tasks

Daily Tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

• Install, configure, administer, and manage MS SQL Server databases including high availability and disaster recovery configurations.

• Assist in Developing and implementing appropriate high availability and disaster recovery solutions.

• Perform regular backups and ensure recovery solutions are in place and regularly kept updated utilizing approved ITS/MSSQL team approved backup tools.

• Monitor performance of database servers, listeners and other related processes, optimize performance of databases, tune applications, server resources – CPU, memory, storage, network, etc.

• Ensure appropriate security protocols in line with ITS guidelines and known best practices are in place, patches are applied on all database environments.

• Perform capacity planning and storage space management.

• Create and maintain documentation for all major installation and implementation.

• Explore, actively support and work on new technology initiatives, much beyond the database world that may be of interest to the Organization.

• Actively participate and contribute in troubleshooting and alleviating any issues that group may have.

• Actively take a lead in analyzing SQL database performance issues.

• Provide production support including off-hours support and help with application debugging.

• Interact with database vendors for Support and resolution of issues.

Mandatory Qualifications

Database Administrator–

Uses specialized software to store and organize data, which may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security and troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery.

Expert

84+ months: Candidate is able to provide guidance to large teams and/or has extensive industry experience and is considered at the top of his/her field.

Requested Qualifications

• 84 months of experience with SQL Server versions 2012 to 2025 installations, configurations and troubleshooting.

• 84 months experience working in translating business needs into industry standard SQL solutions.

• 84 months of experience in designing/installing and maintaining High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions on Windows Clustered Environment supporting Failover clustered SQL Server.

• 84 months of experience in SQL Server Performance Tuning and Optimization.

• 84 months working and supporting Critical Disabilities & Aging, Human Services, and Public Safety Applications for Government Agencies hosted on a SQL Server database environment (e.g., Working with Department of Corrections, Department of Labor, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Office for Aging, Office of Addiction Services and Supports, or the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs).

• 84 months experience installing, configuring and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server SQL Server Reporting Service and PowerBI Server. Experience should include scaled-out deployment.

• 84 months experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting SQL Server Integration Services 2012 to 2025 packages and connectivity issues.

• 84 months experience in working with scripting tools like T-SQL or PowerShell.

• 36 months experience with Azure or Azure SQL.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields.

We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected basis.