Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Abbott Park(Waukegan, IL) or Irving Texas or Minnesota locations in the Business & Technology Services (BTS) .

As the Sr. SQL Server DBA you’ll have the chance to work without appreciable supervision as a part of the Business & Technology Services (BTS) organization, maintains the Abbott relational databases including both Decision Support Systems and Online Transactional Processing.

Responsible for providing and insuring data availability, data integrity and data security. Performs routine database administration functions including database capacity planning, pro-active performance monitoring and tuning, executing security procedures and backup and recovery processes.

Supports activities and acts as a member of Enterprise DBA team and resource to various application development teams in the development, QA (Quality Assurance), and test/production environments. Efficiently works with server administrators, application administrators, vendors and consultants. Work requires the application of theoretical principles and creative/analytical techniques typically acquired in a recognized four-year or higher academic course of study. Remains abreast of database advancements and offers recommendations for use of these technologies. Identifies and routinely uses the most effective and cost efficient best practices/technology to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness. Assist the manager with all aspects of database services provided to the customer. Coordinate efforts among the team members as needed.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide 24x7 on-call support as part of rotating team coverage
• Defines requirements and associated designs for relational database systems.
• Works closely with application development team to ensure successful deployment and performance of database applications.
• Research and evaluate alternative solutions to resolve issues and recommend the most cost-effective solutions.
• Lead or participate on the design and implementation of large, complex database solutions.
• Consult with developers and clients to determine the impact of new and revised processes on the overall architecture of systems.
• Facilitates monitors and implements solutions around data replication for multiple databases.
• Implements advanced monitoring and alerting solutions for database systems.
• Maintains appropriate level system documentation.
• Maintains and ensures database consistency, integrity, security and auditing in accordance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Working closely with members of upper management, drafts proposals or papers, acts as a vendor liaison, conducts presentations to customer or client audiences and/or professional peers.
• Ensures the implementation of roadmaps and assignments as defined by his/her management.
• Ensure data recovery, integrity, space requirements of databases through formulations and monitoring of policies, procedures and standards.
• Plan and monitor assigned projects and communicate project progress.
• Manage development, testing, and implementation of database systems to meet database capacity standards and sizing objectives.
• Mentors less experienced DBA’s in the performance of day-to-day and project-related duties as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with knowledge of database concepts
• 7+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
• Experience in large enterprise database environments, as well as solution delivery methodologies gained through a combination of formal
• training and progressive work experience
• Experience working in a SOX regulated environment
• Experience with transactional and/or data warehouse practices
• Experience in Database Security industry
• Knowledge of programming skills such as in T-SQL, PowerShell, VBScript, etc.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of SQL Server native HA (High Availability) and Disaster Recovery (DR) technologies
• Knowledge of Windows Operating System (OS) and clustering component
• Experience in database performance tuning and optimization, using native or third party monitoring and troubleshooting tools

Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree in Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Management Information Systems (MIS), a related field, or equivalent. Expert knowledge and comprehensive application of advanced SQL concepts, practices and applications; must thoroughly understand the development and implementation of a data warehousing application. Comprehensive database skills and analytical expertise are required. Has acquired progressively more responsible related experience in database development. Requires comprehensive written and verbal communication, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, quantitative, analytical, organizational, and follow-up skills, the ability to meet deadlines on multiple projects as well as the ability to converse effectively with all levels of employees. Demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies, and tasks.

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• Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$71,300.00 – $142,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

IT Operations

DIVISION:

GIS Global Information Services

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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