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Database Administrator  

Contract/Permanent

Our client in Mendota Heights, MN is seeking a Database Administrator. This is a 3 month contract to hire opening.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understand and maintain complex SQL Server replication implementation.
2. Design and implementation of database replication strategies for both internal and DR requirements.
3. Determine, implement, and manage database backup and recovery strategies, with focus on PIT recovery.
4. Assist management with database and resource capacity planning.
5. Implement and enhance database security using proven methodologies.
6. Assist development staff with the debugging and optimization of SQL queries and stored procedures.
7. Ongoing database performance tuning and upgrades, including: monitoring and evaluation of all database patches and service packs.
8. Design and manage database import/export processes used to populate test databases and global data marts.
9. Transact SQL and stored procedure development.
10. Create and maintain database ERD diagrams.
11. Assist with database modelling and design functions.
12. Research problems and recommend corrective actions.
13. Providing on call support to the IT customer base.
14. Assist setting up clustered SQL Server Environment.
15. Assist setting up mirroring and log shipping.
16. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Degree in computer science or related field, 6 or more years of relevant industry experience.
2. 3 or more years experience with MS SQL Server 7.0, MS SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 and at least one year experience with an additional RDMS (prefer experience with Sybase).
3. Very strong on SQL Server replication and associated technology.
4. Experience with MS SQL Server backup and recovery techniques in a VLDB environment.
5. Proven experience using Transact SQL.
6. Familiarity with MS SQL Server Mirroring and log shipping.
7. Familiarity with MS SQL Server DTS.
8. Prefer experience designing and implementing data warehouses, including experience with MS SQL OLAP services.
9. Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems.
10. Understanding of database design practices, including database normalization concepts.
11. Prefer background in Microsoft networking.
12. Proven ability to work with limited supervision in a team environment.
13. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About TSPI
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Technology Service Partners, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Computer Science Corporation (NYSE:CSC). Please visit our website with any questions or to obtain additional information.

CSC through its affirmative action efforts, actively seeks, employs and retains the most qualified individuals; provides equal opportunity for all aspects of employment, including training, education and promotions; and lawfully conducts these and all company-sponsored activities in a manner not discriminatory toward any individual because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age (over 40), genetic information, disability or U.S. veteran status

LocationMendota Heights, Minnesota
CountryUnited States of America
Duration3 months+
RateDOE
CompanyTechnology Service Partners, Inc.
ContactLeisa Hill [Show Details]
EmailContact This Company
Web Linkhttp://www.tspi.com
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Posted Date05/23/2011 08:06:26
 
 
 
 
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