SQL Server Database Administrator I

*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,*was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at_www.drhorton.com_for more information.

*D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for a SQL Server Database Administrator I. The right candidate will participate in keeping the the Companany's Mircosoft SQL Server database environment up and running smoothly 24/7. Responsible to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform daily monitoring and analysis of Microsfot SQL Server databases and SQL server instances to ensure the continuance of operations
• Perform Microsoft SQL Server performance analysis and tuning to ensure optimal system performance. Major areas of support in this area will include sizing, throughput, scalability, and dependability
• Ensure the security of databases
• Perform regular backups of Microsoft SQL Server databases and database servers
• Perform restorations of backups in case of system failure or data loss
• Review all changes to existing production databases to ensure that such changes do not negatively impact database performance or reliability
• Collaborate with software developers to implement new SQL Server database schemas, stored procedures, user defined functions, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages, SQL Server Agent jobs, and other database-related solutions
• Promote database changes through software development lifecycle process
• Follow the pre-defined development standards for naming conventions, user interface, etc.
• Migrate data between Microsoft SQL Server databases to new databases or between database environments
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to participate in on call rotation
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Zero to two years’ experience supporting production Mircosoft SQL Server environments as a Database Administrator, Junior Database Administrator, or Database Administrator Intern
• Strong verbal communication and written documentation skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Mircsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• Exposure to T-SQL querying, database maintenance, and backup and recovery concepts
• Basic understanding of SQL Server high avaialbility and disaster recovery concepts

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

/Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. //#WeBuildPeopleToo/

Job: *Information Technology

Organization: *Corporate

Title: SQL Server Database Administrator I

Location: TX-Arlington

Requisition ID: 2604414