Job Description
Job Description
Description:
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Database Infrastructure engineer to design, maintain, and optimize our core database environments.
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In this role, you will be the guardian of our data ecosystem, focusing heavily on automation, scheduling management, and infrastructure scaling.
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You will leverage scripting languages to automate routine maintenance, monitor system health, and orchestrate complex database jobs to ensure maximum uptime and peak performance.
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Infrastructure Management: Design, configure, provision, and manage hardware and software configurations (Azure Cloud services and Windows Servers).
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Ensure compliance with data governance and State data privacy regulations and manage user permissions.
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Automated Job Management: Design, implement, and monitor automated database jobs, maintenance tasks, and ETL workflows.
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Scripting & Automation: Write and maintain robust scripts (SSIS, PowerShell, etc.) to automate routine DBA tasks, deployments, backups, and health checks.
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Performance Tuning: Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and manage indexing strategies.
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Ability to resolve hardware, software and network issues.
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High Availability & DR: Maintain and test robust disaster recovery (DR) strategies, and failover testing.
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Provide 24/7 support for mission-critical systems as needed.
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Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams: Support application development and data integration through application environment configuration, IIS administration, and implementation of security and performance best practices.
Qualifications:
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A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
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Database Platforms: Strong expertise in managing enterprise systems (e.g., MS SQL Server, Windows Server, and Azure Cloud environment).
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Scripting Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of scripting languages like PowerShell and SSIS for automation.
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Infrastructure Concept: Solid understanding of storage systems, network architecture, and cloud infrastructure (i.e. Azure).
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Problem Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills under pressure for critical production incidents.
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Certifications in relevant database technologies (e.g., Azure Database Administrator).
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Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps processes and .NET applications.
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Experience with PowerApps, Power BI Services, Power Automate.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Company DescriptionSynectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities
Company Description
Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities