Job Details: Sybase Production DBA

Job Title: Sybase Production DBA
Company: Advanced Software Systems, Inc
Position Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $65 - $75/hr / $90 - $100k
Skills: sybase, DBA, Unix, Solaris, Shell
Date Posted: Apr-25-08

Job Title : Sybase Production Support DBA
Location : Largo, MD
Duration : Longterm
Start Date : ASAP

Position Description
Production Support -- Database Administrator

Position Overview Position Overview:
The successful candidate will participate in a team environment supporting a U.S. Government contract that provides personnel security management to DOD. The position involves the production support of a web application with a Sybase database. The candidate will need strong analytical skills, strong communication skills, and extensive experience in UNIX and Sybase.

Essential Function:
The candidate will be involved in the day-to-day production support of a web application with a Sybase database. Strong data analytical skills and experience with the ability to communicate is a must. Strong understanding of UNIX, Shell scripting, Stored procedures, and relational databases is needed. Must be able to work in a team environment and independently with minimum management oversight. Must possess high energy and strong motivation to make a difference. The work is fast paced and with changing priorities. Task switching without loss of productivity is a must.

Pre-Requisites:
US Citizen
Willingness to undergo a security background investigation and be able to obtain a TS/SCI
Looking for a talented Systems Engineer with at least 5 years experience and knowledge in Database Maintenance and Development on Unix Sun Solaris platforms.
Ability to assist with developing procedural and technical documentation.
Ability to follow project plans (system migrations and software release upgrade)
Strong understanding of database and applications tier functionalities.
Knowledge of web architectures.
Experience in supporting software developers in development environments.
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of UNIX and web-related security postures, skills and best-practices.
Must be able to effectively articulate complex, technical concepts to on-site clients, non-technical management and co-contractors.
Must demonstrate a strong sense of self-motivation and direction.
A team player.
Understanding of application development lifecycle processes is a plus
Common office software skills (Word, Excel, Visio)
Strong motivation to make a difference
Familiarity with Department of Defense personnel security issues is a plus

Location: [rss] US-MD-Largo
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name: Tanya Samuel
Contact Phone: 703 230 3155
Contact Email: tanyas@assyst-international.com
Contact Comments:

Tanya
Advanced Software Systems Inc, (Assyst)
22866 Shaw Rd,
Sterling, VA 20166.
Direct: 703-230-3155
703-230-3100 ext 4605
Fax: 703-230-3100
Email: tanyas@assyst-international.com
Web: http://www.assyst.net
SEI - CMMI Level 3 Assessed {USA & INDIA Centers}


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