MS SQL Server Database Administrator
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Required Qualifications:
• Experience (typically 3-5 years) working with enterprise scale databases and or related technology environments
• Extensive experience with core database administration tasks including: backup, recovery, performance tuning, integrity, consistency, monitoring, and security
• Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise scale production MS SQL Server databases and environments
• Experience with current MS SQL databases and current Windows operating systems
• Experience with scripting languages and tools used for database queries and administrative tasks (e.g. T-SQL, PowerShell, SSMS, SQL Operations Studio, etc.)
• Ability to apply critical thinking, technical problem solving, and analyzing system specifications
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer relations skills
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with SQL Server high-availability, disaster recovery, and scalability technologies (e.g. Always On Availability Groups, Windows Failover Clustering, log shipping, database mirroring, transactional replication, etc.)
• Working knowledge and experience with application development (e.g. .Net, Java, etc.)
• Experience with the administration or development of BI solutions, particularly in the Microsoft Data Platform environment (e.g. SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, etc.)
• Experience with cloud database platforms
• Experience evaluating new and emerging technologies and their potential applications at an enterprise level
• Strong organizational and personal project management skills
• Familiarity with Higher Education and associated administrative / academic processes
Application Process:
Please attach a resume and cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet the qualifications. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kim Kuebrich Yordi at kim-yordi@uiowa.edu.
There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential verification.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
