UTMB Health is looking to solve the problem of maintaining and developing complex computer operating system software, specifically SQL Server Administration, to support data-driven decision-making and ensure the availability and reliability of critical healthcare systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or 5 years of SQL Server Administration experience.
- Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL, AWS RDS).
- Knowledge of ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of SQL Server, including performance tuning and query optimization.
- Experience with database backup and recovery procedures.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and data privacy standards.
Responsibilities
- Design, install, configure, and maintain SQL Servers (default, named & clustered instances) SQL Server 2012 to 2022.
- Experience upgrading and migrating SQL instances (in-place & separate server scenarios).
- Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to optimize performance, using Extended Events, DMVs, Performance & Activity Monitor, SQL Profiler, etc.
- Experience with High Availability & Disaster Recovery technologies, methods & best practices (TL Shipping, Availability Groups, etc.).
- Implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity.
- Collaborate with developers to create and maintain database schemas, stored procedures, custom SQL jobs, ETL processes, linked servers, etc.
- Ensure compliance with data security standards and regulations in the healthcare sector.
Other
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field and three years of related experience.
- On-Call duty.
- Provide support and training to end-users as necessary.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
