Specialist - System Management

Responsibilities

Database Profiling and Query Plan Optimization Use database profiling tools and query execution plans to analyze and optimize SQL queries Implement advanced optimization techniques to ensure efficient query performance and minimize bottlenecks

SQL Server Always On Availability Groups AG Management Configure manage and monitor SQL Server Always On AG clusters to ensure high availability and disaster recovery across our database environments Troubleshoot and optimize AG configurations for maximum resilience and performance

Database Monitoring and Alert Management Use SolarWinds SQL Sentry monitoring tools to create dashboards track health metrics and set proactive alerts to catch issues early Resolve poorly performing queries before they impact production

Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing Develop and implement disaster recovery plans including setup and regular testing of failover processes to ensure high availability in case of system failures Conduct periodic DR testing to validate recovery plans and minimize downtime during unexpected disruptions

Performance Troubleshooting and Optimization Identify and address high impact performance issues troubleshoot slow running queries and collaborate with query owners to enhance performance Conduct in depth query plan analysis and implement improvements

Storage Best Practices and Troubleshooting Apply storage management best practices to ensure data integrity optimize storage usage and troubleshoot storage related performance issues Ensure storage configurations support high availability and performance

Capacity Planning and Forecasting Monitor usage patterns conduct capacity forecasting and proactively plan for future database growth Ensure database infrastructure is scaled to meet evolving business demands while maintaining optimal performance

Advanced Performance Tuning Techniques Utilize advanced tuning techniques such as partitioning indexing strategies and IO optimization to improve query execution and support high performance requirements in high demand environments

Database Maintenance and Synchronization Conduct regular maintenance manage deployments and ensure synchronization across multiple sites Resolve discrepancies in indexes tables and best practices across locations

Production Support and Issue Resolution Actively resolve production database issues focusing on database performance concerns across web applications reports and other systems Ensure reliable operation with minimal downtime

Incident Management and Documentation Use Jira to log track and manage incidents Contribute to a knowledge base documenting troubleshooting steps storage and query optimization practices and other best practices for future reference

Requirements

Proficiency in Database Profiling Query Optimization and Storage Management Skilled in using profiling tools interpreting query plans and applying storage best practices for optimal database performance

Capacity Planning and Forecasting Strong analytical skills to monitor database usage patterns forecast growth and plan for scalable infrastructure to support business needs

Advanced Performance Tuning Techniques Expertise in advanced performance tuning methods including partitioning indexing and IO optimization to support highdemand database environments

Strong Background in SQL Server Always On Availability Groups AG Extensive experience configuring managing and optimizing SQL Server AG clusters to ensure high availability and disaster recovery

Experience with Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing Proven experience in developing implementing and validating disaster recovery plans to support database availability and minimize downtime during failover events

Handson experience with SQL monitoring tools like SolarWinds SQL Sentry or DPA for managing alerts and monitoring health

Familiarity with incident management tools li