Title:  Database Administrator Consultant

Posting #:  07/09

Vacancies:  1

Shift:  First Shift

Location:  Texas

DUTIES: Demonstrates expert knowledge of database design principles, modeling and data administration standards by designing complex databases and mentoring less experienced staff on design processes.

• Develops and customizes all portions of implementation plans as needed to ensure success criteria are met.
• Provides consulting, coaching and mentoring on implementation.
  
• Demonstrates advanced understanding of databases and utilities by implementing moderately complex configurations.
• Provides consulting/guidance/coaching in predicting and monitoring performance and addressing related issues.
  
• Resolves complex database problems often involving multiple technology areas, sometimes performing lead role during outage and performance root cause analyses.
  
• Provides consulting as necessary.
  
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of recovery procedures and consulting.
  
• Ability to manage medium, enterprise wide system projects and provide appropriate reporting.
  
• Evaluates vendor performance based on experience and input from others.
• Prioritizes vendor activities by providing oversight and leading recommendation development.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Five plus years experience in production database environments. This should include in-depth knowledge and expi=erience with SQL Server Database Administration, as well as experience managing multiple instances of MSSQL 2000, 2005, and 2008 RDBMs in a distributed environment.
  
• Two years experience in application development or system programming.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of data and database concepts and practices.
  
• Understands customer requirements to provide appropriate database solutions.
  
• Uses expert knowledge to provide consulting for data integrity and data availability.
  
• Handles multiple tasks, takes initiative, team player, problem solver, professional and effective communication skills (written and verbal). Excellent interpersonal skills.