What You'll Be Doing

Wake County has a opportunity to join #TeamWake as a SQL Server Database Engineer!

This position administers, maintains, develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure the security and integrity of the County’s MS SQL Server databases. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, upgrade, modify and operationally administer new and existing databases in support of critical enterprise applications.

Essential Functions:

• Installing and supporting MS SQL Server 2016 - 2022
• Proven T- SQL coding skills
• Backup and recovery of SQL Server databases
• Monitoring SQL Server and troubleshooting problem conditions
• Writing and maintaining SSIS packages
• Writing and maintaining programs and scripts using the C# programming language or VB.Net to extend SSIS

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with MS SQL Server mirroring and Availability Groups
• Experience writing stored procedures and functions using T-SQL
• Experience with on-call rotation in support of production databases and applications
• Experience supporting MS SQL Server in a VMware environment
• Experience with Storage Array Network (SAN) technology
• Experience writing Excel macros

NOTE: This position is subject to 24-hour on-call requirements.

For positions with a remote work option, all Wake County Government remote workers must reside in one of the following states or districts: North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas or Virginia.

About Our Team

Wake County Information Technology is in the heart of Raleigh’s booming downtown, a part of the Research Triangle area. If you’re a tech-guru, this is the place to be. Our team of smart, dedicated people is respected within our organization and recognized as leaders in the use of technology by the prestigious Center for Digital Government, regularly ranking in the top ten among counties with a population for 1 million or more. Our team members are our most valued asset and treated as such with competitive salaries and top-notch benefits. We believe a good work/life balance helps people make better decisions, be more creative and enjoy coming to work. If you thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, supportive environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Two years of experience in network or database design and administration; or
• Six years of experience in network or database design and administration
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Understanding of MS software licensing
• Cohesity Data Management backup and recovery for MS SQL Server
• Experience writing reports using SSRS
• Experience with Oracle database administration is a plus

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to work remotely in a cooperative team environment
• Ability to develop and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction for the services delivered by the department
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical Skills
• Good time management skills
• Good project management skills

About This Position

Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 5:45pm

Hiring Range: 91,205 - 106,406

Market Range: 76,003.00 - 136,808.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 2/12/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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