Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA)

As MISOs Senior SQL Database Administrator you will be responsible for designing installing monitoring maintenance security and performance tuning of enterpriseâclass databases including Microsoft SQL Server Oracle and Postgres. You will also be responsible for ensuring the availability reliability and optimal performance of both critical and nonâcritical corporate data systems. You will play a key part in protecting and enhancing MISOs data environment by proactively managing databases and implementing bestâpractice standards. Additionally youll collaborate closely with teams across the organization to understand their data requirements and ensure that corporate information remains accurate secure and trusted.

As MISOs Senior SQL Database Administrator you will:

• Build configure and administer complex database platforms (primarily SQL Server and Azure SQL with support for Oracle PostgreSQL and MongoDB in a highly available missionâcritical environment).
• Proactively monitor database performance and system health using tools like SolarWinds; identify and resolve bottlenecks through advanced query tuning indexing strategies execution plan analysis and physical database design improvements.
• Design implement and maintain highâavailability and disaster recovery solutions including SQL Server Always On and clustering ensuring stability and resilience for critical systems such as controlâroom applications.
• Manage the full database lifecycle including installation configuration patching (Windows and SQL) upgrades backup/recovery security hardening compliance and decommissioning.
• Automate administrative and operational tasks using PowerShell and bestâpractice automation frameworks to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate with internal teams and application stakeholders to understand data requirements ensure database reliability and serve as a goâto technical expert for SQL Serverrelated questions and support.
• Participate in a 24x7 onâcall rotation providing responsive production support and ensuring ongoing stability across all supported database platforms.

To be successful as our Senior SQL Database Administrator we are looking for the following:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or 10 years relevant work experience equivalency preferred)
• At least six years of related Information Technology experience (required)
• Experience building configuring and administering complex SQL Server databases including high-availability architecture such as Always On availability groups and clustering
• SQL Server on Azure
• PowerShell and automation best practices for efficient administration patching reporting and operational tasks.
• Oracle Database exposure

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

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The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $130000 - $155000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors including but not limited to location of the role individual competencies education/professional certifications and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k vacation sick and safe time available on your first day of employment.

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