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Sound Physicians · 1 day ago

Database Administrator (DBA) - Contract

United States

Full-time, Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$70/hr - $80/hr

7+ years exp

Sound Physicians is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to oversee the management and maintenance of cloud services and on-premises database environments. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring high performance, security, and availability of database systems while supporting strategic initiatives such as ACO Analytics and the Snowflake migration.

Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain database systems to ensure high performance, security, and availability

Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required

Perform regular database backups and recovery procedures

Optimize and tune database queries for efficiency after being released to production

Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database schemas

Ensure data integrity and security by implementing appropriate measures

Create and maintain documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and policies

Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues and provide support to end-users

Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA

Proficiency in database management systems including related tools (e.g., SQL Server ,data lakes, document stores, event hubs)

Strong knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance tuning

Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding

Application ecosystem troubleshooting

Install, configure, and maintain SQL Server instances and related software

Monitor and optimize database performance, including indexing and query tuning

Implement and manage database security measures, including user roles and permissions

Perform regular backups and ensure reliable recovery processes

Apply patches and updates to SQL Server to maintain security and performance

Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring minimal downtime

Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations

Develop and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policies

Provision and configure Azure SQL databases to meet application requirements

Monitor and optimize database performance, including indexing and query tuning

Implement security measures, including firewall rules, encryption, and access controls

Manage automated backups and configure point-in-time restore options

Scale databases up or down based on performance and storage needs

Ensure high availability and disaster recovery using geo-replication and failover groups

Optimize cost by managing resource utilization and selecting appropriate pricing tiers

Integrate with other Azure services for enhanced functionality and analytics

Qualification

Azure SQL DatabaseSQL ServerDatabase SecurityPerformance TuningData LakesSnowflakePower BIAzure Dev OpsAgile/ScrumTroubleshootingDocumentationCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum 7 years - combination of system administration and data architecture experience

Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization