Job Details: Progress DBA (On Site)

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Job Title: Progress DBA (On Site)
Company: McCamish Systems
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: DOE
Date Posted: Sep-23-08

Database Engineer

This position reports to the Vice President of Data Center Services.

Position Summary:

This person manages and supports internal and external client back-office database needs. This person's responsibilities include schema design, troubleshooting, data recovery, sizing, performance tuning, replication, documentation, and configuration. The incumbent is responsible for managing multiple instances of Progress and SQL Server 2000 & 2005, administration of existing Databases and development of new Databases. Additional responsibilities include analyzing and tuning performance problems in Progress and SQL programming code, improving Progress SQL Server management procedures and processes, optimization of Progress and SQL code, and creating and maintaining maintenance scripts for databases maintenance of database servers.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Designs, installs, maintains and enhances both physical and logical databases for specific applications considering client needs, information security, and cost effectiveness

Assures compatibility and efficiency of database applications through ongoing system monitoring and evaluation

Provides technical expertise with database management to the Infrastructure Support team, the Development Team and other IT personnel

Work with Storage Engineer to allocate system storage and determine future storage requirements for all databases

Enrolls users and maintains system security by controlling and monitoring user access to databases or specific data, establishes security and access policies for all DB instances

Installs & upgrades the Oracle server and application tools

Establishes a standard for all installs and upgrades and provide documentation on standardized install procedures for all dB component.

Works closely with other IT groups to coordinate current and future plans and activities including coordination and technical assistance to facilitate specific development projects that involve the computing environment, the coordination of software upgrades and the installation of new products
Provides weekly and monthly reports on system problems and their solutions, as well as assisting in forecasts of future utilization and equipment requirements
Can influence, negotiate, and effectively participate in cross-functional teams with internal and external customer.
Be available for rotating on-call 24/7 support for production environments
Assist in the tracking of infrastructure assets
Participate in and/or manage special projects as assigned by Management

Education/Experience Requirements:

BS/A degree in relevant field, unless there is significant relevant work experience

A minimum of three 3 years of hands-on SQL dB support experience with SQL 2000 - 2005

Experience using Oracle and 3rd Party database management tools and processes

Systems development experience, including working with business owners in defining detailed requirements, working with technical staff to review technical design documents and supporting overall implementation activities

Solid understanding of data center operations and production control processes and procedures

Ability to quickly analyze and solve problems

Ability to be a team player who is highly motivated and detailed oriented. Ability to work in an environment at a fast pace and with changing priorities.

Ability to work independently

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Positive attitude and strong customer service orientation

Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities with critical deadlines

Ability to follow detailed instructions or procedures

Desirable Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of Progress and SQL architectures

Knowledge of overall computer operations. procedures, operating systems and platforms;

Progress and SQL database management, systems, languages, procedures and controls

Ability to work independently on complex problems, making detailed analysis until the problem is identified and resolved

Location: [rss] US-GA-Atlanta
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
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Contact Email: jobs@mccamish.com
URL: http://www.mccamish.com/jobs/r08-062.htm
Contact Comments:

Please include your salary requirements or range. Unfortunately, relocation is not offered and this is a full time On-Site position.


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