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Sound Physicians, Inc.

Senior Database / Systems Architect - Remote

Sound Physicians, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Senior Database / Systems Architect - Remote

Job Category : IT & ISRequisition Number : SENIO004924Apply nowPosted: October 29, 2024Full-TimeRemoteLocations

Showing 1 locationOffice - Chicago401 S Lasalle StSuite 1401Chicago, IL 60605, USAOffice - Tacoma Main1498 Pacific Avenue, Suite 400Tacoma, WA 98402, USAHeadquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape — with patients at the center of the universe.Sound Physicians offers a competitive benefits package inclusive of the items below, and more:Medical insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insuranceHealth care and dependent care flexible spending account401(k) retirement savings plan with a company matchPaid time off (PTO) begins accruing immediately upon start date at a rate of 15 days per year, in accordance with Sound's PTO policyTen company-paid holidays per yearAbout the Role:The Database Administrator is responsible for management oversight, provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of cloud services, on-premises database environments, budgeting and planning of IT Operations. This individual will lead technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the technology services organization. This individual ensures that cloud tenants, system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, policies, and procedures.This individual is accountable for the following systems: Azure/365 Tenant Management, Server Environments for On-Premises Hosted Data Centers, Virtualization Systems, Storage systems, Software Development Schematics, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Maintenance and Capital Budget planning and projects as assigned by the Technology Services Director.The Details:

This position is remote, with a preference for candidates close to one of our offices in either Tacoma, WA or Brentwood, TN.In this role, you will be responsible for:Database Administration:Designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems to ensure high performance, security, and availabilityMonitoring database performance, implementing changes, and applying new patches and versions when requiredPerforming regular database backups and recovery proceduresOptimizing and tuning database queries for efficiency after being released to productionCollaborating with developers to design and optimize database schemasEnsuring data integrity and security by implementing appropriate measuresCreating and maintaining documentation related to database configurations, procedures, and policiesTroubleshooting and resolving database-related issues and providing support to end-usersConducting regular audits to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAAPossessing proficiency in database management systems including related tools (e.g., SQL Server, data lakes, document stores, event hubs)Possessing a strong knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance tuningHaving familiarity with database design, documentation, and codingPerforming application ecosystem troubleshootingInstalling, configuring, and maintaining SQL Server instances and related softwareMonitoring and optimizing database performance, including indexing and query tuningImplementing and managing database security measures, including user roles and permissionsPerforming regular backups and ensuring reliable recovery processesApplying patches and updates to SQL Server to maintain security and performanceTroubleshooting and resolving database issues, ensuring minimal downtimeConducting regular audits to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulationsDeveloping and maintaining documentation for database configurations, procedures, and policiesProvisioning and configuring Azure SQL databases to meet application requirementsMonitoring and optimizing database performance, including indexing and query tuningImplementing security measures, including firewall rules, encryption, and access controlsManaging automated backups and configuring point-in-time restore optionsScaling databases up or down based on performance and storage needsEnsuring high availability and disaster recovery using geo-replication and failover groupsOptimizing cost by managing resource utilization and selecting appropriate pricing tiersIntegrating with other Azure services for enhanced functionality and analyticsComplexity/Problem Solving:This position owns a variety of production services and provides direction to others. The questions/issues are typically clear and require determining which answer (from a few choices) is the bestCommunications/Interpersonal Contacts:Interpreting and/or discussing information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly providing advice and recommending actions involving rather complex issuesWhat we are looking for:A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and experience:Values :Self-Motivated : Proactively jumps in to start a task or project with limited direction; asks to take on more responsibility and what is nextCommunication:

The ability to speak, write, and listen clearly and consistentlyRelationship Building and Maintenance:

The ability to create and nourish healthy, strong relationships, as the face of SoundTeamwork:

Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organizationCritical Thinking:

Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, anticipate needs; ability to make good decisions with incomplete, ambiguous informationSolution mindset:

Works within confines of resources while building capacityResourceful:

Demonstrates proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things outCustomer-focused:

Puts the customer's (internal and external) needs first and makes customers their top priorityIntellectually Curious:

Demonstrates a genuine interest in learning new things and wants to know the reason “why” behind the way things are doneStrategic Thinker : Demonstrates the ability to look at the big picture and proactively develop a plan of actionCollaborative:

Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal and get the work done; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making processAdaptable:

Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to change as circumstances evolveKnowledge:Minimum: Bachelor’s DegreeAzure including Azure SQL Platform as a Service, Azure Virtual Networking, Identity and Access Management, API, containerization and web application servicesFunctional knowledge of DNS and NetworkingFunctional knowledge of on-premises hosting of three-tier architecture and virtualizationExperience:Minimum: 7 years - combination of system administration and data architecture experienceExperience managing colleagues and providing coaching and counseling on a technical basisExperience supporting a 1000+ user environment across multiple locationsPay Range:

This position offers an annual salary range of $120,000 to $160,000. The starting annual salary will fall between $120,000-$130,000, based on candidate experience, and geographical location.Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment.

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