Corporate Database Administrator

About The Role Summary: The SQL Server Database Administrators is responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems.
The DBA must ensure the availability and consistent performance of various corporate applications.
The ability to motivate or influence inside or outside senior level personnel is a critical part of the job, requiring a significant level of influence and trust.
Obtaining cooperation and agreement on important outcomes via frequently complex, senior level dialogues, as well as a professional level of written communication skills are essential to the position.
This is a Corporate position which may be located at an available bank division location across our eight state footprint in AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, UT, WA, or WY.
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The entry rate for this position is $110,334.
52 per year (calculated for Kalispell, MT).
All compensation offers are analyzed individually and take into consideration multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.
Description: Database Administration Ensures compliance with audit and departmental policies and procedures.
Manages SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments from development to mission-critical production systems.
Configures and maintains database servers and processes including monitoring system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
Builds, configures, and maintains database servers, SQL databases and database processes.
Monitors database systems' and servers' health and performance and develop metrics to objectively track performance over time.
Ensures reliable backup and restore capabilities for all SQL databases to meet the businesses Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO).
Develops, performs, and manages database disaster recovery procedures.
Works with other teams and outside vendors to implement new systems requiring SQL database(s).
Works with other teams and outside vendors to troubleshoot connectivity to and functionality of SQL databases.
Proactively and regularly makes recommendations for system improvements.
Ethically handles private data, including financial data.
Ensures security of SQL databases.
This includes regular patching and updating of SQL servers.
Configures access to SQL server databases for users and applications following the principle of least access.
Develops monitoring reports, usage analytics, and full documentation of the SQL environment.
Troubleshoots SQL Server service outages as they occur, including providing on-call support during after-hours and weekends.
After-hours work may also include, but not limited to scheduled maintenance, supporting application deployment, and hardware/software upgrades.
Service Delivery and Project Support Develops monitoring and analysis to quantitatively evaluate the efficiency of data processes and lead initiatives to improve them.
Ensures the team meets all SLA and business deadline requirements.
Works with project teams to implement new systems and ensures that all SQL database fit within company standards for reliability and security.
Ensures the SQL environment meets all disaster recovery objectives.
Escalated Incident Support Responds in a timely manner to escalated incidents and major incidents.
Collaborates on troubleshooting with other teams to achieve issue resolution.
Effectively communicates with effected teams while working towards resolution.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Must complete the assigned online training courses and achieve a passing score by due date.
About You Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education Required/Preferred Education Level Description Required Computer Science, Database Management, or similar field.
Experience Required/Preferred Experience Level Description Required 5 years 5-7 years of hands-on experience in support of a MS SQL Server Administration, performing SQL Server patching and upgrades, developing scripts for SQL Server Backup, Integrity Check, and Index and Statistics Maintenance.
Required 3 years 3-5 years hands-on experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) using Transact SQL.
Production support experience for mission critical MS SQL database systems.
Required 1 year 1-2 years of working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and supporting server infrastructure.
Required Knowledge Of Azure.
Preferred Advanced / Specialized Knowledge Replication, AlwaysOn, db-mirroring, log-shipping, partitions and security for MS SQL servers.
Preferred Knowledge Of SSAS and PowerShell scripting is a big plus.
Hands-on experience configuring and tuning SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS processes preferred.
Active Directory.
Software Development Life Cycle.
T-SQL language.
Would an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience be considered?: Yes License/Certification Required/Preferred License/Certification Description Preferred Multiple Certifications SQL 2016 2019 2022 MCTS, MCITP, and/or MCDBA certifications a plus.
Required Skills and Abilities Employee must be trustworthy and possess a significant level of credibility, discretion, and diplomacy.
Employee must be capable of interacting calmly and professionally with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds at various levels within and outside of the organization.
Employee must be a team player with a passion for customer service and a proven ability to build rapport and work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards, and products as required.
Ability to clearly translate technical issues into business-friendly and user-friendly language.
Employee must be a self-starter with ability to take ownership and accountability of all roles and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Employee must have strong attention to detail with the ability to set and document standards of operation.
Employee must have proven problem solving, analytical, and technical skills to identify and understand business needs, identify appropriate solutions, and communicate to management for acceptance and implementation.
Ability to embrace and adapt to change and innovation.
Employee must be well organized with ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced work environment and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to take initiative, and make decisions based on regulations, company policies, knowledge and experience with minimal supervision.
Ability to serve as a backup for other staff members in a mutually supportive team work environment.
Employee must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.
What We Offer COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position.
We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, discounts on banking products and services, Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
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Glacier Bancorp, Inc.
does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.