SQL Administrator: Database Operations
Company: Rockstar North
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding,
large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment
medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment
where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented
people in the industry. Rockstar is looking for an operational
focused Microsoft SQL Server DBA who possesses a passion for
monitoring, alerting, and tuning. This is a full-time, in-office
position based out of Rockstar’s new state-of-the-art game
development studio in Carlsbad, CA. WHAT WE DO • The Rockstar
Database Operations team provides operational and development
support for critical platforms and services. RESPONSIBILITIES •
Audit server health, error logs, windows logs, and application
performance to take corrective actions if needed. • Implement HA-DR
solutions in tandem with architects and SQL developers using
multi-data center best practices. • Strong knowledge of SQL Server
internals to troubleshoot database performance problems. • Automate
day-to-day tasks to increase team productivity. • Setup and
configure SQL Server installations according to best practices. •
Routine patching and upgrading SQL Server installations and FCI
clusters. • Tune and configure SQL backups to maintain RTO and RPO
targets. • Participate in 24/7 operations via on call rotation
schedule. • Document processes and procedures. • Provide guidance
to SQL developers or architects as needed. QUALIFICATIONS • 5 years
of experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration and
development. • Solid understanding of SQL Server internals. •
Knowledge of SQL Server configuration best practices. • Extensive
expertise with SQL backups and recovery. • Experience with database
deployments and source control. SKILLS • Strong experience with
performance query tuning. • Advanced T-SQL skills. • Knowledge of
storage, servers, operating systems, and application interaction. •
Experience working in large enterprises environments with high
concurrency. • An understanding of relational database theory. • A
sense of ownership, initiative, and drive. • Team player with a get
it done attitude. PLUSES Please note that these are desirable
skills and are not required to apply for the position. • Passion
for Rockstar Games. • Knowledge of .NET/C#. • Knowledge of SSRS and
SSIS. • SQL Sentry. • Experience with database load testing. •
Knowledge of Splunk searches and dashboards. • Knowledge of other
database technologies.
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