SQL Server DBA

SQL DBA - Boston, MA
Full time position


Required Skills:
Candidate must have extensive experience in SQL Server 2000/2005 database administration. Experience with Oracle 10 (RAC) is a plus. UNIX shell scripting knowledge is required. Those experienced/exposed to Sybase are preferred.


PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE:
Design, configure, implement and monitor company databases. Address technical issues surrounding all aspects of database performance and integrity.


MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Audit database security, software patches and upgrades.

Serve as a senior DBA support for mission critical and problematic databases

Monitor and Resolve database performance problems as they arise.

Develop custom database solutions for business requirements.

Develops flexible, non-restrictive standards for all database platforms.

Review backup processes and schedules and make adjustments as necessary, execute backups and restore as appropriate.

Run integrity checks on all databases regularly raising any issues with the Manager.

Review database security, maintain and enhance as necessary, including add/delete users as necessary.

Document procedures and problem resolutions.

Optimize and tune for maximum performance.



Skills/Knowledge:
Expert knowledge of MS SQL Server 2000/2005 Cluster

Experience with Oracle 10RAC database administration

Expert knowledge of Data Modeling experience

Good understanding of Unix/Linux/windows operation systems, storage raw device and file systems

Skilled in UNIX shell script

MS SQL Server 2005 upgrade experience is plus

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively with managers, front-line employees, end users and consultants

Commitment to the business as well as the technology



Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albertb@avidtr.com or via phone at 617-951-1893.