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As a SQL Database Administrator at Envision Employment Solutions, your primary responsibilities include the design, implementation, and maintenance of SQL Server databases. You will manage database security, backup, logging, and recovery procedures while providing 24/7 support to large customers. Your role also involves performance monitoring and tuning to ensure high availability services.

To be considered for the SQL Database Administrator position at Envision Employment Solutions, you should have at least six years of relevant experience in MSSQL DBA, particularly in production support, high availability systems, and cloud management. Proficiency in TSQL, DTS, SSIS, and stored procedures is essential. A certification in MSSQL Database Administration will give you an added advantage.

Yes, experience with cloud platforms, specifically Azure and AWS, is a critical requirement for the SQL Database Administrator role at Envision Employment Solutions. The position involves managing databases in a cloud environment, as well as performing installation, upgrades, and migrations to the cloud.

Absolutely! The SQL Database Administrator role at Envision Employment Solutions requires flexibility to work US hours and be open to travel. This is essential to ensure effective support and collaboration with global teams and clients.

As a SQL Database Administrator at Envision Employment Solutions, you can expect a competitive salary based on your experience, along with social and medical insurance. You’ll also have access to learning, development, and career progression opportunities to enhance your skills and advance in your career.

In answering the question about your experience with SQL Server database management, highlight your specific roles and responsibilities in previous positions. Discuss challenges you’ve faced, tools you’ve used, and any significant projects you’ve completed, especially those that involved high availability and cloud management.

To effectively answer how you ensure high availability in SQL databases, mention methodologies such as implementing Clustering, AlwaysOn availability groups, and database mirroring. Discuss your experience with monitoring tools and best practices to maintain performance.

When addressing your experience with cloud database management, detail your work with Azure or AWS. Talk about migrations you’ve conducted, challenges you faced, and how you utilized specific cloud features to enhance database performance and reliability.

For performance tuning, describe the specific techniques you use, such as indexing, query optimization, and analyzing execution plans. Provide examples from past projects where your tuning efforts resulted in improved database performance.

In your response, outline your strategies for database backup and recovery, discussing regular backups, log shipping, and point-in-time recovery. Mention tools and scripts you've implemented to streamline this process.

When asked about TSQL and stored procedures, highlight your proficiency in writing complex queries and procedures. Provide examples of how you’ve used them to solve problems, improve efficiency, or create reports in your past roles.

To answer how you troubleshoot database issues, focus on your systematic approach. Discuss how you identify the problem, analyze logs, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with users to gather details, ensuring that you resolve issues quickly.

When discussing the role of documentation, stress its importance in ensuring consistency, facilitating knowledge transfer within teams, and adhering to established procedures and compliance requirements. Provide examples of documentation you've created or maintained.

Definitely emphasize your adaptability and willingness to work in a 24/7 support model. Share examples of how you've maintained productivity during off-hours and any strategies you've implemented for self-care and work-life balance in such environments.

In answering about scripting languages, highlight your familiarity with Python and PowerShell. Discuss specific scripts you've written for automation, performance monitoring, or maintenance tasks in previous roles, explaining the impact they had on your team's efficiency.