Responsibilities • Install and manage a large number of SQL Server databases across multiple servers. • Perform database integrity checks, optimizations, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. • Develop, implement and manage custom backup/restore and disaster recovery plans. • Install, configure, administer and secure Microsoft SQL Servers. • Identify and resolve issues related to availability, accessibility and data integrity. • Implement and administer data replication between SQL Server databases and other heterogeneous data stores. • Develop and support SSIS packages, SQL Agent jobs, stored procedures, scheduled tasks, batch jobs, and other database processes and workflows. • Migrate DTS packages to SSIS. • Facilitate the management of databases and servers by the use of SQL scripts. • Upgrade databases from earlier versions. • Participate in database support activities throughout the full lifecycle of a project. • Perform routine and periodic database maintenance. • Maintain optimal database performance by troubleshooting and resolving SQL Server and networking latency issues. • Provide On-call Production Support as needed. • Recommend and use database administration tools to improve support effectiveness and minimize downtime. • Provide guidance in adhering to database standards.
Qualifications • BS in Computer Science or related field (work experience will be considered) • 5+ years of hands on SQL Server experience • Strong working knowledge of SQL 2005/2008 and its related tools (e.g. SSMS, SQL Profiler,etc.) as well as the component services (e.g. SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) • Experience with the installation and configuration of SQL Server, as well as the application of updates and patches • Competence in database configuration and management • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 in a clustered environment • Experience working with very large databases • Extensive physical database administration experience supporting MS SQL Server database systems on the Windows 2003 and 2008 platforms. • Thorough experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2008 from concept to deployment • Competence in overseeing the integration of databases and other various data sources • Strong working knowledge of SQLLitespeed • Competence in migrating databases and their dependencies between servers • Competence in building database instances and database clusters • Competence in creating and using SQL scripts • Experience designing disaster recovery and contingency plans • A strong background in accepted database design standards, including Normalization • Good written and verbal skills • Strong Team and organization skills
Pluses • IT experience in a financial services environment • Microsoft SQL server training and or certifications (MCSE/MCDBA) • Experience in EMC SAN environment • Oracle experience
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