SQL DBA

SUMMARY:
INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR SQL DBA (CONTRACT)

POSITION INFO:

We are looking for a dynamic highly skilled candidate to join our Database Administrator team that looks after a large geographically distributed Microsoft SQL Environment that utilizes many of the latest SQL functionality, and constantly seeks to leverage new features as they become available to enhance performance and reduce latency between our systems.
Our business is fast paced and requires data that is real time, accurate and responsive. To accomplish this, the team works closely with our Development and Business Intelligence departments to not only provide data, but supply input into best practices to ensure we meet the business expectations. Come join our team and advance your SQL skills to new heights.

Required Skills:

(Duties Will Include, But Not Limited To)

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server database environments
• T-SQL Scripting and development on both new and existing functions
• Troubleshoot and resolve server, database and data issues
• Security maintenance of server and database
• Maintenance and monitoring of SQL environment
• Provide debugging assistance to development staff with DBMS
• Strong performance, tuning and optimization Restores and Disaster Recovery; High Availability Disaster Recovery Migration experience (including Cloud migration)
• Stress Testing, Automation, Documentation and Assist with all Calls (including Service Desk calls)
• Backup setup and monitoring

Essential Requirements

• 4-5 + years’ experience in SQL database administration
• Relevant SQL certification / degree / diploma would be advantageous
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 / 2012 / 2014 / 2016/ 2017 /2019 experience with database administration, including installation and troubleshooting issues
• Install and configure Reporting services, Power BI, SSIS and Cubes
• T-SQL Scripting experience
• Database Security
• Must have in depth SQL internal knowledge
• Backup and recovery experience
• Performance tuning on SQL
• Windows Server and Windows firewall knowledge to support SQL server environment
• Always on Experience would be advantageous
• Failover clustering Experience would be advantageous

Note; should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

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