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ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access to space. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.   Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.  IT    Rocket Lab’s IT team is responsible for how our global teams access information and run operations across our computer systems, networks, and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment but who also thrive under the challenge of supporting all of our proprietary systems and people, from finance to launch operations.  IT DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR II   Based onsite at Rocket Lab in Mt Wellington, Auckland, NZ the IT Database Administrator II will work closely with the US counterpart to deliver world class SQL Server services to Rocket Lab sites across the globe. You will be expected to collaborate with teams from ERP, BI, software development and other IT functions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SQL Server environments and will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and integrity of our mission-critical database systems.   WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:    Design, implement, and maintain on-prem and cloud SQL Server database environments (2016/2019/2022) across Rocket Lab   Manage database availability groups, replication, and failover clustering   Perform database installations, upgrades, patches, and migrations   Monitor database uptime, performance & resources, resolve performance issues, advise on query optimization and table indexing   Ensure robust backup and recovery strategies with tested disaster recovery procedures are in place  Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, etc.)   Provide senior-level technical support for database-related issues across all Rocket Lab sites and ensure effective collaboration / handover with the USA Senior DBA   Work closely with application support and development teams to deliver robust and high performing business solutions   Create and maintain comprehensive global documentation of database systems and procedures   YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:     5+ years of experience in IT and a bachelor's degree OR equivalent years of work experience (9+ years total experience)  5+ years of experience in database focused technology role  Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar certification   THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:    5+ years of experience in SQL Server Database Administration in a distributed multi-instance server environment  Experience with Azure SQL Database and managed instances   Knowledge of PowerShell scripting