Contract to Direct Hire

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

v      Determine, implement, and manage database backup and recovery strategies, with focus on PIT recovery.

v      Installation of new SQL Server database and upgrades.

v      Management of database and resource capacity planning.

v      Implement and enhance database security using proven methodologies.

v      Assist development staff with the debugging and optimization of SQL queries and stored procedures.

v      Ongoing database performance tuning and upgrades, including: monitoring and evaluation of all database patches and service packs.

v      Design and manage database import / export processes used to populate test databases and global data marts.

v      Design and implementation of database replication strategies for both internal and Disaster Recovery (DR) requirements.

v      Transact SQL and stored procedure development.

v      Create and maintain database ERD diagrams.

v      Database modeling and design functions.

v      Research problems and recommend corrective actions.

v      Providing on call support to the IT customer base.

v      Provide solutions for analytical projects using SQL Server analysis services.

v      Provide solutions for SQL Server reporting services.

v      Setup clustered SQL Server Environment.

v      Setup mirroring and log shipping.

v      Other duties as assigned.

v      Mentoring DBA and Jr. DBAs.

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QUALIFICATIONS:     

v      BSCS or MS degree in computer science or related field, 10 or more years of relevant industry experience.

v      5 or more years of database administration/design experience with RDBMS.

v      3-5 years experience with MS SQL Server 7.0, MS SQL Server 2000, MS SQL Server 2005.

v      Experience with additional RDBMS (prefer experience with Sybase).

v      Experience with MS SQL Server backup and recovery techniques in a VLDB environment.

v      Proven experience in maintenance of SQL Server in VLDB environment.

v      Proven experience using Transact SQL, Stored Procedure and UDF.

v      Experience with MS SQL Server DTS.

v      Familiarity with SQL Server replication services. Familiarity with SQL Server clustered environment.

v      Prefer experience designing and implementing data warehouses, including experience with MS SQL OLAP services.

v      Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems.

v      Demonstrated experience in tuning database and its objects. Understanding of databases indexes.

v      Understanding of database design practices, including database normalization concepts.

v      Prefer background in Microsoft networking.

v      Proven ability to work with in a team environment.

v       Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For immediate consideration please forward resume and cover letter to dkennedy@judge.com