Database Administrator (DBA) - Managed Services

Are you looking for a role that motivates and challenges you? Are you ready for an opportunity for growth? Do you want to work on teams where people roll up their sleeves to take on tough problems together, and regularly blow the doors off our clients with their outstanding teamwork? If you answered yes to those questions, 3Cloud might just be for you!

At 3Cloud, we hire people who aren’t afraid to experiment or fail. We hire people who are willing to give direct and candid feedback to their managers, leaders, and team members. We hire people who jump at those opportunities because they care about our collective growth and success. We hire people who challenge and hold each other accountable for living 3Cloud’s core values because they know that it will result in amazing experiences and solutions for our clients and each other.

Database Administrator (DBA)

3Cloud is a technology consulting and managed services firm helping clients transform their businesses and manage their operations through the power of the cloud. We leverage Microsoft Azure to help our clients speed up innovation, operate more efficiently, and be more responsive to their customers’ needs. As a Microsoft partner, we specialize in managed services, migration, cloud-scale custom application development, data and analytics, and DevOps – all on the Azure platform. 3Cloud is headquartered in Chicago.

3Cloud is currently seeking an Azure SQL Database Administrator (DBA) to provide day-to-day and project-based support for 3Cloud’s managed services clients. As a SQL DBA, you will be responsible for maintaining database uptime, performance, data projects, security, upgrades or development as necessary to provide the highest level of support to 3Clloud’s managed services clients.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide remote database support for 3Cloud’s managed services clients
• Aide 3Cloud’s managed services team in client onboardings guiding setup of Azure Monitoring alerts focused on SQL performance metrics
• First line technical database support: tracking issues and coordinating with both client product and 3Cloud teams to resolve database issues
• Develop an in-depth understanding of a client’s business model, data requirements and technology that supports it
• Assessing and defining technical configuration to meet client specific requirements
• Work as a DBA for multiple customers, helping with Database Migrations, High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, SQL and Windows Clustering solutions, Monitoring, Backup/Recovery solutions, Security and Performance Tuning including remediation on performance blockers
• Writing, maintaining, and optimizing database functions including queries, indexes, stored procedures, views, and triggers
• Assessing, maintaining, and executing ETL processes
• Defining, documenting, and implementing database maintenance plans
• Performing analysis and documenting existing database designs with recommendations on changes that will support maintainability and optimal performance
• Assistance with software deployment and management of the technical infrastructure

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer, engineering, data science or a related field; or equivalent work experience

• 3-5 years of hands-on professional DBA experience
• Experience and certifications in Microsoft SQL Database Administration and Development is preferred
• Experience with SQL Server SSRS and/or Power BI is a plus
• Experience with Azure SQL PaaS services is a plus (e.g. Azure SQL Managed Instance, Azure SQL DB, Azure DB for PostreSQL, etc.)
• Moderate experience with SQL Server Analysis Services and/or Azure Analysis Services and/or Azure Data Warehouse concepts is a plus
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting production database server issues
• Experience with clustering solutions for database systems
• Experience with database indexing, store procedures, triggers and views
• Working knowledge of Shell Scripting (either Bash, Perl, Python, PowerShell) for various operating systems
• Understanding of security roles and how to implement database security
• Experienced running production database server environments including: maintenance, performance optimization, backup/restore, analysis and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server Administration / Active Directory is a plus
• Has the ability to work both strategically and tactically in different customer environments.
• Must be detail oriented and self-directed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required as well as flexibility in job role and working hours during critical deliveries and operational issues
• A natural sense of urgency, initiative and a positive team player philosophy to be reflected in daily work ethics

This Job Posting will expire on July 15th, 2024.

3Cloud Total Rewards Highlights Include: 

• Flexible work location with a virtual first approach to work! 
• 401(K) with match up to 50% of your 6% contributions of eligible pay 
• Generous PTO providing a minimum of 15 days in addition to 9 paid company holidays and 3 floating personal days 
• Three medical plan options to allow you the choice to elect what works best for you! 
• Option for vision and dental coverage 
• 100% employer premium coverage for STD and LTD 
• Paid leave for birth parents and non-birth parents 
• Option for FSA, HSA, HRA and Dependent Care 
• $67.00 monthly tech and home office allowance
• Utilization and/or discretionary bonus eligibility based on role 
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with everyday challenges 

3Cloud offers competitive compensation. In addition to base pay employees are eligible to receive an annual discretionary/utilization bonus. If you are hired at 3Cloud your final base salary is based on factors such as skills, education, experience and/or geographic location. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above includes the full base salary range for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At 3Cloud we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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