Play a crucial role to ensure MarketBeat’s servers and databases are operating in an efficient and reliable manner.

JOB SUMMARY

MarketBeat is seeking an experienced Database and Server Administrator to join its growing technology team. This role will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server databases as well as administering Windows servers and related infrastructure that support MarketBeat’s high-traffic investor platform. This role will also play a key part in our upcoming migration to SQL Server 2025, ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining performance and availability. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of SQL Server administration experience, proven success with database migrations and upgrades, and the ability to work independently and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Administer and maintain SQL Server databases across production, staging, and development environments.
• Administer and maintain Windows servers, including updates, patching, and system monitoring.
• Monitor server performance, storage, and networking, resolving system-level issues proactively.
• Be available to resolve urgent database or server issues outside of business hours.
• Lead and support database migration projects, including the planned upgrade to SQL Server 2025.
• Implement and manage database backups, disaster recovery plans, and high-availability strategies.
• Monitor traffic, evaluate system health, and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Work with developers to design and optimize schemas, queries, and indexing strategies.
• Proactively identify and resolve database-related issues (e.g., blocking, deadlocks, long-running queries).
• Perform regular maintenance tasks such as index optimization, statistics updates, and capacity planning.
• Ensure database security, including user access controls and compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Document database architecture, processes, and procedures for internal reference.
• Other duties as assigned.