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The SQL Server DBA 2 will spend most of their time providing the ongoing operations and support for CoServ’s deployed SQL Server database systems although, to a lesser extent, time will be spent on enterprise or departmental projects by assisting in the development of project plans, documentation, database system architecture design, capacity planning, database installation or upgrade, best practice determination, timely completion of project tasks and providing status updates. They will participate in a rotating, after hours on-call schedule.\n\nSuccessful members of the IT Database Administration team excel in two major areas:\n\nSoft Skills refer to professional and personal qualities required to accomplish the business goals of the position and work effectively within the DBA Team.\n\nHard Skills refer to abilities required to accomplish the technical aspects of the position.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPrimary Position Responsibilities\n\nHard Skill Responsibilities\nMust be available to respond via personal smart phone during working and non-working hours. Smart phones will be registered with the CoServ Mobile Data Management system.\nExperience in all facets of hands-on production database administration including:\nBackup and recovery management\nNew installations of SQL Server software\nUpgrade and patching of SQL Server databases\nDatabase security, monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning and daily maintenance automation\nSQL Server Standard Edition add-ons and tools. (SSRS, SSIS, etc.)\nDisaster Recovery/Business Continuance planning and testing\nBest practice deployment of developed code to production database environments\nSoft Skill Responsibilities\nCustomer service oriented. Always incorporates the view of the end user in technical solutions. Operates from the understanding that IT exists to serve the enterprise.\nTeam oriented performer focused on the tasks and goals of the organization.\nExperience with project management principals.\nWork within the confines of a change control environment.\nMotivated self-starter with attention to detail.\nExperience in maintaining successful vendor relationships.\nAttend technical training, seminars, etc. to remain up to date with SQL Server technologies\nOther duties as required.\nComplies with established CoServ safety and operating rules, procedures and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.\nComplies with established CoServ Information Security Handbook, policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Tech Support.\n\nSecondary Position Responsibilities\n\nPerforms other duties and activities as directed.\n\nPosition Requirements\n\nHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.\n3+ years of consecutive SQL Server database administration experience, to include some experience with add-on SQL Server services.\nSolid understanding of and experience with SQL Server database restore and recovery techniques and best practices.\nExperience with database security patching programs and processes.\nExperience with the Windows operating system.\nSolid understanding of and experience with Change Management.\n\nEducation, Experience, and Certifications Preferred\n\nExperience with project methodologies.\nExperience with PowerShell scripting.\nExperience with SQL Server database replication approaches and technologies.\nExperience with SQL Server encryption\nExperience with disk storage technologies.\nExperience with server virtualization and cloud technologies.\nExperience with other database systems (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, NoSQL, etc.).\nTechnical writing/documentation preparation experience.\n\nSkills and Abilities Required\n\nExcellent customer service, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.\nProficiency using Microsoft 365 (M365).\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nOperates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, printer, copier, etc.\nIndoor, office environment.\nAbility to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.\nAbility to drive occasionally as needed.\nAbility to sit for long periods of time.\nRequires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.\nWorks extended hours as needed or directed.\n\nOther Requirements\n\nMust have and maintain a valid Texas driver's license (if applicable).\nAbility to acquire CDL driver’s License (if applicable).\nMust have reliable home high-speed Internet service for situations where remote work is necessary.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Coserv","rawCompany":"coserv","city":"Corinth","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-16T09:21:44.369Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"SQL Server Database Administrator 2","description":"Position Summary\n\nThe SQL Server DBA 2 position assists the DBA Team with implementing, administering, and maintaining policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of CoServ’s SQL Server databases in a mission critical, 24x7x365 utility business environment. The SQL Server DBA 2 will spend most of their time providing the ongoing operations and support for CoServ’s deployed SQL Server database systems although, to a lesser extent, time will be spent on enterprise or departmental projects by assisting in the development of project plans, documentation, database system architecture design, capacity planning, database installation or upgrade, best practice determination, timely completion of project tasks and providing status updates. They will participate in a rotating, after hours on-call schedule.\n\nSuccessful members of the IT Database Administration team excel in two major areas:\n\nSoft Skills refer to professional and personal qualities required to accomplish the business goals of the position and work effectively within the DBA Team.\n\nHard Skills refer to abilities required to accomplish the technical aspects of the position.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nPrimary Position Responsibilities\n\nHard Skill Responsibilities\nMust be available to respond via personal smart phone during working and non-working hours. Smart phones will be registered with the CoServ Mobile Data Management system.\nExperience in all facets of hands-on production database administration including:\nBackup and recovery management\nNew installations of SQL Server software\nUpgrade and patching of SQL Server databases\nDatabase security, monitoring, capacity planning, performance tuning and daily maintenance automation\nSQL Server Standard Edition add-ons and tools. (SSRS, SSIS, etc.)\nDisaster Recovery/Business Continuance planning and testing\nBest practice deployment of developed code to production database environments\nSoft Skill Responsibilities\nCustomer service oriented. Always incorporates the view of the end user in technical solutions. 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