Database Administrator - NYC

IN NYC

 

One year Contract with extensions,,

 

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be

considered.

 

•       BA/BS Degree or equivalent, in a technology related field or other degree preferred.

•       8-10 years of expertise in MS-SQL Server database administration, utilities and tools.

•       6-8 years of application data modeling experience using tools like ERwin or ER/Studio.

•       Microsoft Certified Database Administrator.

•       Proficiency in supporting SQL Server 2005/2008 databases in high availability environments

with intimate knowledge of both SQL and T-SQL.

•       Demonstrated knowledge of designing, developing and integrating databases, data

warehouses and multidimensional databases in MS-SQL Server.

•       Working knowledge on cross-platform databases like MySQL/Oracle/DB2.

•       Ability to write and optimize complex SQL queries, procedures and functions.

•       Familiarity with BIDS (SSRS, SSAS, SSIS) and data warehousing concepts like ETL,

Dimensions, Facts, Cubes.

•       Experience with database replication techniques.

•       Ability to perform both database-level and operating system performance tuning and

monitoring.

•       Knowledge of SQL Server backup and recovery scenarios.

•       Proficiency in SQL Server security management.

•       Experience in code migration, database change management and data management through

the various stages of the development life cycle.

•       Ability to design databases according to industry standards and make tuning

recommendations.

•       Strong analytical, decision-making and problem solving skills.

•       Good communication, presentation and leadership skills.

•       Team player who can establish excellent working relationships with peers and other teams.

•       Ability to work on multiple projects as team lead or team member.

•       Ability to understand business requirements and estimate for delivery commitments.

•       Utilize application development environments, tools and methodologies across multiple

platforms.

•       Experience using Microsoft Office Applications.

 

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

 

• Technically proficient in more than one language and platform.

• Familiarity with Open Source database initiatives.

• Experience in replication between Mainframe systems and relational databases.

• Experiences with database-level encryption technologies.

• Experience with high availability features such as clustering and mirroring.

• Prior experience with database server installations and configurations.

• Strong object-oriented analysis, design and programming skills.

• Expertise in Microsoft .NET web application development.

• Experience involving all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle.

• Experience with version control and release management principles.

• Prior experience in federal/state/local government projects.

 

 

PLEASE BE SURE RESUMES HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Degrees/certifications obtained
• Name of University and Location (City/State/Country/Etc.)
• Dates of completion for degrees/certifications obtained

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