F/TIME: SQL Server DBA - New York, NY

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SQL Server DBA =AD 60-65k =AD New York City

The SQL DBA must ensure the safety and integrity of the data servers.  They
must optimize the servers so that they can serve the site to their fullest
potential=85 this includes making sure all code, tables, and indexes are
properly built, as well as uphold the standards we set for development and
administration.

Job Duties:
The position is for a DBA who would concentrate on the Administration and
Maintenance of the machines.  However, the DBA must be knowledgeable enough=
=20
in TSQL to assist with Data development

Administration/Maintenance focus:
Ensure the safety of the data through backup and recovery plans
Maintain the space and memory issues of the Servers hosting the data
Continually tune the software and hardware for optimal performance
Document all changes to Databases
Manage security on Databases
Track performance of machines to help identify bottlenecks and to plan for
future database sizing
Investigate new technologies and methods for database growth and expansion

Development
Create scripts stored procedures for recurring tasks
Assist application developers in their database development
Review stored procedure and tables to ensure they meet the database
standards
Recommend, build, and analyze all indexes.
Create Jobs for regular maintenance tasks (index rebuilds, auto-emailing
etc)
Help stress and analyze new applications before they reach live servers
Interface with Business department needs on short term requests


Job Specifications:
=B7 DBAs must be self-starters.  Their responsibilities are huge, and must=
 see
them that way.  If something needs to be done, they must take ownership
=B7 They should also be able to communicate well with other technical=
 persons.
A DBA will need to communicate with system operations, developers, business
owners and each other.  Open opinions and discussions are essential for the
Data team to be successful
=B7 Obviously SQL knowledge is essential, but also is the ability to=
 recognize
when they do not know something, and then to go out and find the right
answer through research or discussion with others who are experienced.  I
don=92t expect the DBA to know every single thing about databases, but I do
expect them to be willing to go out and find out what they need to know.
=B7 Organization is necessary especially for the admin side as there are=
 many
things going on within a database=85 everything must be in order and easily
referenced.
=B7 Technically=85 T-SQL, SQL 7.0, 2000 DB admin, NT 4.0, NT2K=85  Disk=
 array
configuration, performance monitor, Profiler

Interested applicants should send Word formatted resumes to
beau(at)nyc-search.com and salary requirement.

US Citizens, Green Card holders and tri-state residents need only apply at
this time

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