bsclyde (8/7/2012)

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Evil Kraig F (8/2/2012)

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Would you be willing to post your current version here? As I mentioned, I'm unable to see the site it's currently posted on and would be willing to review it.

Ask and ye shall receive . . .

Senior SQL Database Administrator

We need a senior-level, generalist DBA that can work with three other entry- to mid-level DBAs to maintain a fairly large SQL database infrastructure and support a large developer team.

This is a Senior MS SQL Server DBA role primarily responsible for providing operational database services to the organization. A qualified candidate will fill the resident SQL Server expert role on the DBA team and be enthusiastic about the product and willing to lead and mentor others. This DBA position will work with architecture, software development, and operations teams to achieve a state-of-the-art environment that meets current and future business objectives. The position offers an above average salary (commensurate with skills and experience), good benefits, opportunities for growth, and an excellent team environment. We also offer paid relocation.

Duties and Responsibilities

•Work to come up with strategic solutions to new business directives and existing obstacles.

•Administer SQL Server instances on Windows Server clusters for availability, recoverability, and performance.

•Work frequently with software development teams on application-specific database needs.

•Responsible for administration and technical support for the development, testing, and production database environments.

•Function as an experienced technology resource in advising and participating as a team member on projects.

•Manage database access, backup, and disaster recovery issues.

•Create T-SQL scripts for DBA task automation.

•Prepare for and upgrade SQL Server installations to SQL Server 2012 and implement the new features it contains.

•Communicate complex technical information in a concise and articulate manner.

•Troubleshoot and resolve database integrity, performance, blocking, deadlocking, replication, connectivity, and access issues.

•Own, track, and resolve database related incidents and requests.

•Fulfill requests and resolve incidents within SLAs.

•Respond to database related alerts and escalations.

•Ensure continuous 24 x 7 x 365 database operation with entire DBA team (on-call rotation).

Minimum Qualifications

•5+ years experience in database administration.

•Minimum of 3 years experience with MS SQL Server 2005 or 2008.

•Experience in database design and development.

•Experience identifying, documenting, and implementing best practices in database upgrades, migrations, data management, and data governance.

•Experience monitoring and fine-tuning SQL Server system performance.

•Solid experience with T-SQL scripting and optimization.

•Solid understanding of ETL processes and techniques.

•Knowledge of indexes, index management, and statistics.

•Knowledge of database design including table structure, data types, indexing, and permissions.

•Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO) using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

•Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and processes on the job.

•Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.

•Detailed work, prioritization, and organizational skills.

•Ability to work independently and follow through on projects.

•Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive areas.

•Good written and verbal communication skills.

•Ability to work under stress.

•Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Desired Qualifications

•Associates Degree, or higher, in Computer Science or related IT field.

•Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server including Windows Server clustering and transactional database replication.

•Working knowledge of SSIS.

•Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory and proper disk configurations.

•Capacity planning experience for database systems.

•Experience using MS SCOM for SQL monitoring and alerting.

•Knowledge of SSRS and SSAS.

•Experience with using MS Visual Studio and TFS to manage tasks and maintain developed solutions a plus.