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KPMG is currently seeking a SQL Server Administrator to join our KPMG Technology Organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support of database environments/applications, including software installation, database creation, upgrades, patches, problem diagnosis, performance monitoring, database maintenance, process automation, evaluation, and tuning recommendations; develop, implement and support backup/restore, disaster recovery, and data replication procedures and exercises
• Participate in all aspects of the lifecycle for database environments; and in the implementation of application requested database code and configuration changes in supported database environments
• Participate in the creation of new policies, procedures, projects, and processes; evaluate, document, and recommend database-related software products within technical architecture framework
• Interact with various technology teams regarding work requests submitted, participate in the creation of new policies, procedures, projects, processes and participate in all aspects of the lifecycle for database environments
• Provide technical guidance for junior members of the team and create periodic status reports for management
• Provide on call 24/7 emergency off-hours support of critical systems for database problem resolution and recovery, as well as production applications

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of experience in administering and managing large databases in a complex enterprise environment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience
• Experience with the SQL Server Log Shipping, clustering, replication and database mirroring features; and installing and supporting SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2014 and 2016 particularly with features such as Integration Services, Reporting Services and Analysis Services; installing and managing 3rd party vendor applications and dependent components, including packages that utilize IIS, Microsoft Reporting Services
• At least 3 years of SQL Automation with PowerShell needed; any knowledge in Jenkins, GitHub or any source repository is an added benefit
• Experience with automating database tasks: installations, refreshing databases from backup; able to install and troubleshoot client connectivity software, such as ODBC
• Strong written and verbal communications skills a must; able to interact with clients at all levels, both technical and non-technical; able to work off-hours as needed

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.