Freelance Jobs Created: SQL Database Administrator, 07-FEB-2007

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JOB INFORMATION
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JOB ID: 366813

Job/Project Title : SQL Database Administrator

Summary of Job description:
This is a permanent/full-time position.

Please see the enclosed job description:

Primary Responsibilities Include:

This position demands a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator in a Production DBA role with a working knowledge of Microsoft Clustering and operating systems. The candidate should be proficient in trouble shooting, performance tuning, replication and backup/recovery strategies. The individual should possess excellent communication, facilitation and negotiation skills. The individual must be comfortable adapting to a rapidly moving client focus and must be adept at multitasking. Knowledge and expertise in SQL high availability and EMC SAN environment is a plus. The individual has to support a distributed application for users in multiple locations and therefore should possess strong problem solving, debugging and database maintenance skills. Also critical would be the ability to manage change and effectively test fixes and enhancements and adhere to SDLC principles. The individual will provide SQL Server database administration (DBA) support and technical support for multiple applications in development, integration test, user acceptance test, quality assurance, performance and production environments. The position will consist of both systems and application DBA administration responsibilities for large-scale SQL Server databases on multiple clustered and non-clustered Windows platforms.

Database duties include:

Database creation and configuration, performance tuning, code migration, disk space management, database backups, database performance and resource monitoring, and trouble shooting. Other duties include creation of backup plans, test disaster recovery scenarios, manage security and spec out hardware requests from business units.

The individual must have senior level experience managing Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases and experience with Analysis Services, OLAP and Data Warehouse.

Working knowledge of SQL Server 2005

The individual must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Additionally, the individual must be able to work in teams consisting not only of their peers, but representatives from our applications development and operations teams, who in effect are our customers.

The DBA will have overall responsibility to ensure work is performed, including tasks assigned to multiple DBAs. The DBA will be the primary attendee at project meetings, and must work well with application developers and managers, especially when differing opinions occur over technical approaches.

The DBA is expected to be an effective influencer, having good collaborative skills, and be effective at implementing our standards, policies, and procedures.

The DBA also must have a broad knowledge of the technical aspects of SQL Server databases where client applications use .NET Framework with Visual Basic, Visual C++ and Visual C# based code and middle-ware such as WebSphere and IIS.

Besides strong skills in Database Administration, preference will be given to individuals with working knowledge and experience in EMC SAN technologies, HP/Compaq Hardware, NetIQ AppManager, Remedy, Symantec/Veritas NetBackup and Microsoft Operations Manager.
The individual will be assigned on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis, which often requires work after normal business hours.

A Successful Candidate Will Have:

Requirements:

• Bachelors' degree in Business or Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Microsoft Certification as MCDBA is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in SQL Server Database Management.
• Strong Windows OS skills.
• Strong technical understanding of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 internals.
• Technical understanding of prior SQL Server versions including 6.5 and 7.0.
• Broad knowledge in various backup and recovery methodology's (NetBackup a plus)
• Strong skills / understanding of database performance factor, monitoring tools and recovery procedures.
• Strong analytical skills in fault detection and resolution.
• Strong skills in DBMS maintenance tools.
• Team work orientation a must.
• Strong people / customer skills a must.

The Ideal Candidate May Also Possess:

• Post-graduate degree

If you are interested, please send your Updated Resume in Word Format and the following details as soon as possible.

1. How quickly can you start?
2. What is your expected salary?
3. Is location OK? Do you need to relocate?
4. If hired, will you be able to provide documentation of your eligibility to work in the US for all employers?
5. If requested, would you be able to provide 2-3 professional references?
6. Best time to call you and your contact numbers.

Specific Skill required:

• Bachelors' degree in Business or Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Microsoft Certification as MCDBA is a plus.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in SQL Server Database Management.
• Strong Windows OS skills.
• Strong technical understanding of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 internals.
• Technical understanding of prior SQL Server versions including 6.5 and 7.0.
• Broad knowledge in various backup and recovery methodology's (NetBackup a plus)
• Strong skills / understanding of database performance factor, monitoring tools and recovery procedures.
• Strong analytical skills in fault detection and resolution.
• Strong skills in DBMS maintenance tools.
• Team work orientation a must.
• Strong people / customer skills a must.

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