Description

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microsoft SQL Senior Database Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing SQL Server databases, a strong background in Microsoft Azure, and knowledge of Power BI administration. This role involves ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our databases, as well as planning and implementing data platform resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain SQL Server databases, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, and security.

• Plan and implement data platform resources, including Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.

• Implement and manage the operational aspects of cloud-native and hybrid data platform solutions built on SQL Server and Azure SQL services.

• Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources to ensure optimal performance.

• Implement a secure environment, including database backup and recovery strategies.

• Evaluate and implement migration strategies for moving databases between Azure and on-premises environments.

• Collaborate with Azure data engineers, Azure solution architects, Azure developers, data scientists, and other professionals to manage operational aspects of data platform solutions.

• Provide support in the event of problems related to the operating systems and software.

• Ensure daily backup and develop recovery strategies.

• Administer and manage Power BI environments, including user access, security, and performance tuning.

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in database management and cloud services.

  Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner

• Additional duties as assigned by manager

  Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have an in-depth knowledge of SQL server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines. You should have a strong understanding of database security best practices and excellent problem-solving skills. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential to this position as well.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on SQL Server and Azure SQL services.

  Required Qualifications/Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines.

• Experience with Transact-SQL (T-SQL) and other tools for administrative management purposes.

• Strong understanding of database security best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Professional certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate.

• Experience with database monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) environments.

• Experience with automation of tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell.

• Knowledge of Power BI administration, including user access management, security, and performance tuning.

  Values:

At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:

• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.

• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.

• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.

• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.

• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:

• Acting in a safe manner

• Exhibiting honesty and integrity

• Acting in a fair and ethical manner

• Team mentality

• Delivering quality results

• Embraces change / improvement

• Exhibiting superior customer service skills

• Exhibiting pride and ownership

• Working with a sense of urgency

• Exhibiting a winning attitude

  What We Offer:

Yancey Bros. Co. offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.

Competitive Pay Structure

• Competitive Compensation

• Individual Bonus Opportunities Available

• 401k Plan Strong Company Match

• Employee Profit Sharing

• Financial Wellness Coaching

  Employee Wellness Program

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

• Prescription Drug Coverage

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Group Life Insurance

  Personal Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

  Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Ongoing Training

• Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)