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Avangrid · 22 hours ago

Lead Analyst - Database Support

Avangrid is a company focused on providing energy solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Analyst for Database Support. The role involves supporting SQL Server database environments and applications, ensuring uninterrupted service, and maintaining database systems for the Energy Control Center.

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Responsibilities

Provides support for the AVANGRID SQL Server database environments & applications using SQL Server databases
Participate in all database system design, maintenance, and enhancement work and documentation
Proactively monitor and maintain all database and application systems for an uninterrupted service to the Energy Control Center (ECC)
Analyze, extract and make available system data for the engineers on request
Works within the Control Center environment and supports Cyber Security requirements for Control Center operations

Qualification

SQL Server 2019Database AdministrationQuery OptimizationHigh Availability MethodsDisaster RecoveryStored ProceduresDatabase SecurityPerformance TuningVeeam/Veritas BackupsProblem ResolutionIndustry Compliance KnowledgeCommunication Skills

Required

Proficiency in Various SQL server installation and configurations on SQL Server 2019 and Experience in migrating from early versions of SQL Server to SQL Server 2019 and above
Strong background in SQL Server database administration including Query Optimization, Performance Tuning, Troubleshoot and Identify the issues on MS-SQL 2016/2019
Experience in high availability methods like clustering and/or mirroring, Always ON Availability Groups on a Multi-site environment
Experience in applying database patches, security patches and application patches
Maintain Stored Procedures, Indexes, SQL Jobs, Alerts, Special Procedures, views, functions, SSIS, in a multi-server environment
Ability to identify and troubleshoot the issues with Permissions, Networking, firewall, AD group, Ad Authentications and VMware etc
Ability to review the Audit requirement and apply the fixes if required
Experience with scheduling backups restoring databases using SQL native backups also knowledge on Veeam and/or Veritas backups
Experience on SQL Mail configurations and Notification for any Job failures as well proactive notifications like blocking, Deadlock, space issues, etc
Strong Experience in Disaster Recovery (DR) tasks, design, implement and manage
Strong background in database and application Tuning and optimizing SQL statements in applications, batch jobs, and reports
Very good, In-depth know of database security, privilege assignment and design role-based security
Working with the understanding of relevant Industry Compliance Regulations and Policies
Performing scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours and/or during maintenance windows
Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end
Monitoring performance issues and for availability on all production and non-production databases (as applicable)
The ability to demonstrate good communication skills both written and orally. Experience to make sound decisions will working in a high-pressure environment outside normal working hours
Working in storm or other emergency conditions for 24x7 system support
Prior experience in working with Gas Utilities or any other utility industry is an advantage
Education and Experience: (Must meet at least one of the following) + Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years in RDBMS experience + Associate Degree with 4+ years in RDBMS experience + 5-7 years' IT and RDBMS related experience

Preferred

Experience in SolarWinds DPA is a plus
Experience in Datacenter Migrations is a plus

Company

Avangrid

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Avangrid, Inc.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Alfredo del Canto
SVP Chief of Staff to CEO
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Bob Kump
Deputy CEO and President
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