Database Administrator (SQL Server)

About the role

SkyWest, the largest regional airline in the United States, is hiring a Database Administrator in St. George, Utah. The role administers and maintains Microsoft SQL Server environments used across the airline, and is not a Department of Transportation safety-sensitive position.

Key responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support Microsoft SQL Server environments used throughout SkyWest.
• Design and maintain SQL Server architecture standards for reliability, scalability, performance and security.
• Develop and run database capacity planning strategies for current and future business growth.
• Design, implement and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including failover and recovery procedures.
• Monitor database performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Create, maintain and optimize tables, views, indexes, functions and stored procedures; tune queries for business-critical applications.
• Install, configure, upgrade and patch SQL Server environments.
• Lead database migrations, upgrades and implementation projects, and troubleshoot complex performance issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, standards and procedures, and ensure compliance with security, governance and retention requirements.
• Support production systems and take part in after-hours maintenance and support.

Required profile

• A four-year degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Services, Information Systems or a related field, OR 5+ years of experience as a SQL Server Database Administrator.
• At least 2 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to sit for long periods; the position is based in St. George.

Required skills

• Microsoft SQL Server administration and development.
• SQL Server certifications preferred.

What we offer

• 401(k) match.
• Performance rewards and profit sharing.
• Medical, dental and vision health care.
• Discounted worldwide flight benefits and free open seating with Delta, United, Alaska and American.