Sr. Operational DBA Job Posting

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Job Title:	Sr. Operational DBA (1st and 2nd Shift)
Company:	TEAM International
Position Type:	Contract to Hire
Pay Rate:	Competitive
Date Posted:	Oct-28-09

We are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic SQL Server DBAs to fill 2 positions of Sr. Operational DBA (1st and 2nd Shifts) located in Mendota Heights, MN. These are 3 months contract-to-hire opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE IN YOUR APPLICATION WHICH SHIFT YOU PREFER!

Job Description:
* Determine, implement, and manage database backup and recovery strategies, with focus on PIT recovery.
* Installation of new SQL Server database and upgrades.
* Management of database and resource capacity planning.
* Implement and enhance database security using proven methodologies.
* Assist development staff with the debugging and optimization of SQL queries and stored procedures.
* Ongoing database performance tuning and upgrades, including: monitoring and evaluation of all database patches and service packs.
* Design and manage database import / export processes used to populate test databases and global data marts.
* Design and implementation of database replication strategies for both internal and Disaster Recovery (DR) requirements.
* Transact SQL and stored procedure development.
* Create and maintain database ERD diagrams.
* Database modeling and design functions.
* Research problems and recommend corrective actions.
* Providing on call support to the IT customer base.
* Provide solutions for analytical projects using SQL Server analysis services.
* Provide solutions for SQL Server reporting services.
* Setup clustered SQL Server Environment.
* Setup mirroring and log shipping.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Mentoring DBA and Jr. DBAs.

Qualifications:
* BSCS or MS degree in computer science or related field, 8 or more years of relevant industry experience.
* 5 or more years of database administration/design experience with RDBMS.
* 3-5 years experience with MS SQL Server 7.0, MS SQL Server 2000, MS SQL Server 2005.
* Experience with additional RDBMS (prefer experience with Sybase).
* Experience with MS SQL Server backup and recovery techniques in a VLDB environment.
* Proven experience in maintenance of SQL Server in VLDB environment.
* Proven experience using Transact SQL, Stored Procedure and UDF.
* Experience with MS SQL Server DTS.
* Familiarity with SQL Server replication services. Familiarity with SQL Server clustered environment.
* Prefer experience designing and implementing data warehouses, including experience with MS SQL OLAP services.
* Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems.
* Demonstrated experience in tuning database and its objects. Understanding of databases indexes.
* Understanding of database design practices, including database normalization concepts.
* Prefer background in Microsoft networking.
* Proven ability to work with in a team environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Location:	US-MN-Mendota Heights
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Roman
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:	romank@teaminternational.com

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