Full-Time
Database Administrator
Posted on 7/19/2023
Sports-based game development studio
Junior, Mid
Las Vegas, NV, USA
- You're passionate about databases and working with enterprise technology in general. You desire to interact with various groups, identifying and responding to a variety of technical challenges while learning new disciplines. You're able to provide amazing customer service, develop your skill set in a large-scale, enterprise environment, and are capable of working in a fast-paced, innovative, and creative environment with other highly skilled IT professionals who love games. You are eager to grow and develop skills that will help make 2K the best gaming company in the world
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related technical field
- 3+ years of database administration experience utilizing but not limited to SQL and T-SQL databases
- Demonstrable ability to fix SQL Server and Windows Server OS issues
- Ability to create scripts for system administration/setup, perform database maintenance, and ensure data integrity
- Fully proficient in the use of PCs and all programs included in the Microsoft Office application suite
- Solid experience with RDBMS, especially in Database tuning, upgrades, installation, configuration, security patches, etc
- Sophisticated knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
- Good experience with performance tuning, capacity planning, and optimization of database environments
- Good understanding of VMware environments, storage hardware, and software
- Experience working with Windows server operating system, including Active Directory
- Analytical attitude and good problem-solving skills
- Capable of working under pressure
- Perform database installation, upgrade, migration, configuration, administration, and security patches
- Perform routine database backup and disaster recovery activities
- Conduct database maintenance, performance tuning, capacity planning, database optimization, and other database administration tasks
- Implement SQL Logins, Roles, and Authentication Modes as a part of Security Policies for various categories of users
- Manage and administer database access and licensing, and set and maintain database standards
- Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards
- Create automation for repeating database tasks
- Respond in a timely manner to user-reported errors
- Suggest changes and improvements for database maintenance or protection
- Design databases with both front-end and back-end users in mind
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple and concurrent tasks
- Superb communication and documentation skills
2K’s mission is to enable all gamers to build, connect, escape and dream big with their wide array of interactive entertainment for video game consoles, personal computers, and mobile devices. The company is committed to maintaining and developing some of the most creative, respective and premium games in today’s gaming market.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Novato, California
Founded
2005
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 2%2 year growth
↑ 4%Benefits
Health Care Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) Including Company Contribution
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401k Retirement Plan
Life and Disability Benefits
Group Legal Plan
Wellbeing Program
Childcare Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Compassionate Leave
Companywide End of Year Break