Lead Analyst - Database Support at Avangrid in Augusta, Maine

Job Description:

Job Title: Lead Analyst - Database Support



Department: Infrastructure Middleware & DB


Reports to: Supervisor - Infrastructure Middleware & DB
Location: In Office, Augusta ME, Orange CT, Rochester NY, Vestal NY


The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $111,544.80 - $139,431



SQL Server DBA Job Description




Purpose

• 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.

Key Technical Working skills

• 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 environments.


• 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.


• Experience in SolarWinds DPA is a plus.


• Experience in Datacenter Migrations is a plus.

General Knowledge & Skills

• 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.

Requirements

• 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
  
  
  
  

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country


AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com


Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables



Job Posting End Date:

December-2-2024 Apply Now