Windows Server & SQL Database Administrator

Windows Server & SQL Database AdministratorLocation: Pittsburgh, PA (ONSITE)Experience: 10+Type: Full TimeJob DescriptionMust Have Technical/Functional SkillsExperience in the administration of Windows Server, including roles and features such as Active Directory, DNS, SCOM, Terminal Server, IIS, File & Print server.Experience in designing, implementing, and administering Microsoft SQL Server instances, including HADR solutions (Failover Cluster Instances, AlwaysOn Availability Groups).Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare and Microsoft Hyper-V.ITIL experienceRoles & Responsibilities• Level 3 support of Microsoft Windows Servers, Microsoft SQL Server Instances and databases.• Maintain an in-depth awareness of Microsoft technologies, roadmaps, and development activities.• Lead and ensure the timely completion of all relevant compliance activities.• Partner with Windows Engineering team in the design and implementation of new technologies.• Lead Proactive monitoring, tracking, and reporting efforts as well as ongoing process and system improvements in the Windows Server / SQL Server platform.• Engage in high level efforts to research and remediate security vulnerabilities.• Active participation in Sev.1 and Sev.2 problem/incident management and escalation in the Windows Server / SQL Server space.• Active awareness of the impact of change to the current environment to ensure that current architecture can support changes. Support of after-hours activities and production related issue resolution.