Database Administrator

Job Summary:

The Administrator- Database will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of county applications. Other duties include providing application support for server-based applications. This is a “hands-on” position requiring solid technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers the day-to-day operational readiness of the Database Infrastructure
• Responds to daily service requests or trouble calls using the Service Now Ticketing system.
• Ability to communicate with people with various levels of technical knowledge
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot problems and find solutions,
• Responds to database and application outages promptly keeping all parties informed of the process
• Ability to logically trace application issues and find resolutions
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously from design to implementation
• Works with various IT Service towers to resolve complex issues and or project support
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and Experience:

5+ years of experience in a similar position and/or any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position. Certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years of MS SQL Server experience required
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Experience with backup, restore and recovery models
• Knowledge of High-Availability and Disaster Recovery options for SQL Server
• Experience working with Windows Server including Active Directory
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible team player
• Ability to organize and plan work independently
• Ability to multi-task and context-switch between different activities and team
  
  

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the employee works in an office setting, at an individual workstation, using a telephone and computer.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for most of the day
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a printer/copy machine
• This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office
• The person in this position frequently communicates via telephone
  
  

Avenu Summary:

With the backing of four decades of public sector expertise and corporate capability, Avenu has successfully supported government services. Avenu was honored and recognized for four (4) consecutive years as a GovTech 100 Company representing the top 100 companies focused on making a difference in and selling to state and local government agencies across the United States.

Avenu is committed to helping communities thrive and brings a wealth of experience combined with innovation. Today, Avenu offers more administrative and financial support to government officials than any other organization. And with a responsive, client-focused approach, we foster partnerships that give our customers the certainty they need to accomplish more.

Avenu offers a competitive benefits and compensation package and are looking for team members who will thrive in our dynamic environment.

Avenu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for a position will be made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical handicap, and age.