SQL Server DBA

MS SQL SERVER DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR The Information Systems Department of our client has an opening for a Sr. MS SQL Server DBA in the Birmingham, Alabama home office.   Person in this role will provide the following:  Provide database support for the MS SQL Server Client/Server Database Development, Implementation and Maintenance: Offer effective and efficient database design techniques balanced with corporate standards and data integrity; Production support and Disaster Recovery of Databases that reside in Relational Database Management Systems comprised of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2000 both clustered and non-clustered; Responsible for tactical support planning and Interfacing with customers. (i.e. Project Managers, Data Administrators, System Developers, Production Management, and End Users)  RESPONSIBILITIES:  •  Install, monitor, maintain, and performance tune production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability•  Troubleshoot production processes and solve problems in real-time•  Support the production database systems, respond to, and resolve production issues.•  Conduct maintenance tasks•  Organize work priorities and manage time effectively.·  Creation/maintenance/migration of all database objects·  Problem determination and solving in a client/server environment·  Backup/Recovery of all database objects including Disaster Recovery·  Design review of all database objects·  Participate in industry user groups as a member of the PASS (Professional Association for SQL Server), SSUG (SQL Server Users Group), and SQL Team associations.  REQUIREMENTS: ·  3-5 years experience as a Database Analyst of a MS SQL Server 2005 and 2000·  Thorough experience developing/maintaining applications that use a Relational Database Management System·  Thorough experience with Data Modeling and Data Modeling Tools (ex. Cayenne or Power Designer)·  Thorough experience with Computer Operation Systems (ex. Windows 2003/2000 Server, WIN XP)·  Thorough experience with writing/maintaining Scripts in support of DBA duties·  College degree in the field of computer science and/or 4 years equivalent work experience·  Ability to problem solve with regards to: Major Upgrades to Database Management System ; Migrations to new Hardware; Impact analysis of migrating changes to Production databases;  Troubleshooting T-SQL and ODBC related problems; Tactical Planning of Internet Infrastructure as it relates to databases (I.E. – Security, Topology, etc.)·  Has analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.·  Supporting many vendor purchased and in-house developed Client/Server Applications·  SQL Server DTS·  SQL Server Integration Services required·  SQL Server Analysis Services a plus·  SQL Server Reporting Services a plus·  Proficient in T-SQL ·  Replication a plus·  Exposure to Business Intelligence practices·  Quest software’s SQL LiteSpeed·  Precise Software’s i3 suite for MS SQL Server, Windows, ·  Embarcadero Technology’s DBArtisan.·  Regular work schedule will be from 9AM to 6PM, Monday - Friday, and will require after hours support as needed.·  Excellent oral/written communication skills, problem solving and analysis skills, ability to work well with others and as an individual, self-motivated, good leadership qualities, strong work ethic, dependable and trustworthy. ·  Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment·  Must be positive, enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated  Job Reference Code: SQLS080808 Company: Modis, Inc. Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project, Employee Location: Birmingham, AL 35223 Salary: 95,000.00 - 105,000.00 USD /yearthis is 6 mo to perm Job Category: IT/Software Development Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years