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HSP Direct

Database Administrator

HSP Direct, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011


About Us:

HSP Direct, based in Ashburn, VA, is a leading full-service direct mail fundraising agency. We provide direct mail and online fundraising, audience cultivation, production services, graphic design, and list and data services through our affiliated companies. Driven by data and conservative values, we proudly serve over 100 non-profit and political clients. We’re seeking highly motivated team members to join us on the cutting edge of data and fundraising.

Position Summary:

The Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our databases and contribute to these aspects of our data warehouse and data lake environments. The DBA will also be involved in the planning, design, development, and integration of these databases into our overall data ecosystem, as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. This role requires a strong understanding of database and data warehouse structures, theories, principles, languages, and practices with a solid understanding of how these constructs interact with data lakes and data lakehouses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Database

Design and Architecture:

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of SQL,

structured, and unstructured data within the HSP technology stack –

currently Azure – ensuring robust architecture, scalability, and high

availability.Database/Data

Warehouse Management:

Install, configure, and maintain database systems including SQL

Server, Azure SQL, Synapse, and file-based semi-structured data formats.Performance

Tuning and Optimization:

Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring

high levels of data availability, integrity, and security.Consolidation

and Integration:

Merge and consolidate databasesBackup

and Recovery:

Implement

and manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.Security:

Ensure database

security, including user roles, access controls, and encryption.Troubleshooting:

Diagnose and

resolve database access and performance issues.Maintenance:

Perform regular

database maintenance tasks such as tuning, patching, and upgrades.Documentation:

Develop,

manage, and test database recovery plans and procedures. Maintain

documentation of database configurations, processes, and service records.Support:

Provide

technical support and guidance to users, developers, and other IT staff.Collaboration:

Work closely

with the development team to optimize database design and support

application development.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science,

Information Technology, or related field.Minimum

of 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator.Proficiency

with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Azure Synapse.Strong

understanding of database management systems, OLAP (online analytical

processing), ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) framework, and a proven track

record of working with large datasets are a must.Knowledge of database languages like SQL, R, and Python.Experience with database software/web applications.Strong

problem solving and analytical skillsExcellent

verbal and communication skills.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

Solid understanding of data lake and data lakehouse architecture.Firm understanding of analytics, business intelligence, and data visualization tools.Knowledge of the RedPoint Data Management Platform is a differentiator.Solid understanding of the Azure Cloud Platform; Azure data, development, and/or infrastructure certifications are a bonus.

The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff.

This is a full-time on-site role located in Ashburn, VA.

What HSP has to Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.401(k) matching contributionAnnual profit-sharing contributionMatching gifts and volunteer PTOQuarterly company-wide employee engagement

activitiesOnsite gym

If this challenge seems like a great fit for you and you would like a promising career path, please apply with a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.

Cover letter is required for consideration.

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