Junior Database Administrator

The Junior Database Administrator is responsible for supporting the Firm’s Microsoft SQL Server environment and sharing the responsibility of maintaining many data-centric systems, such as the Firms’ accounting system and document management systems.  Mentoring and Training will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee database development and modification efforts
• Primary IT support of Microsoft SQL Server and SQL databases including but not limited to the following:
• Data integrity and availability including monitoring and creation of backups and maintenance of High Availability server installations
• Database maintenance including sizing and provisioning, index maintenance and monitoring of logs and consistency checks
• Database design, tuning and troubleshooting for SQL applications
• Database administration, for both relational and non-relational database systems
• SQL Server databases inside Azure and other Data platforms
• User and database security
• Installation and configuration of new SQL Server environments as required
• Relevant standards, best practices and policies for SQL and the SQL Server environment
• Research applicable technologies and solutions, evaluate products and make reasonable recommendations for improvements to IT management
• Work with Software engineering teams to build solutions for both relational and non-relational database

systems that add value to service offerings

• Responsible for data integration, data transfer jobs using SSIS, DTS and other technologies as needed
• Assist with support of the Firm’s accounting system and related applications such as the data warehouse, conflicts, collections and time entry applications
• Assist IT and Finance personnel with complex database queries and financial reports as needed
• Maintain current and accurate knowledge of data storage and management best practices
• Develop and maintain documentation and standards

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent / Exceptional verbal and written communication skills· Excellent interpersonal skills: respectful and team-oriented, customer-focused, receptive to feedback and embracing continuous improvement
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Excellent interpersonal skills: respectful and team-oriented, customer-focused, receptive to feedback

and embracing continuous improvement

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Exceptional work ethic: strong sense of ownership of personal and team work, doing what is needed without being asked and following through
• Understanding of computer languages used within database and the design and construction
• Ability to provide high-quality documentation for technical systems; experience in building and/or maintaining standards and procedures
• Knowledge of one or more reporting platforms including either Crystal Reports or SSRS
• Understanding of SQL, including demonstrated ability to build SQL Servers, databases, backup and recovery plans, complex queries, integration packages (DTS/SSIS), views and stored procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or later.
• Experience with PowerShell and/or .NET is a plus