MS SQL DBA

The database administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing technical support for the database environment including overseeing the administration and organization of the databases, assessment and implementation of new technologies, and providing Information Technology with a long-term perspective on the relationship of database technology to the business opportunities facing the company. It is extremely important to the company that on-line processing database systems offer the highest reliability and performance possible. The DBA is challenged to work with architecture, application development and operations to help achieve a state-of-the-art environment that meets

current and future business objectives. Evaluates, provides and designs tools to assist in the management of the database and transaction processing environment. The DBA works to provide a working model of our transaction processing environment for capacity assessment and planning.

The individual develops a methodology for the ongoing assessment of database

performance and the identification of problem areas. Develops and manages security scheme for the database environment, as well as assisting in disaster recovery if necessary. Provides leadership during the development and nhancement of production applications including working with applications, technical support and operations during the design, development and implementation of applications. Work with the transaction processing area to develop both the physical and the logical database administration functions and assists in the development of our processing database and computing

environments. Work with others in IT to build the logical database area and provide technical guidance during all phases of the development process. Work with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Degree in one of the following subject areas : Computer Science,

Business Administration, Information Technology or related field preferred

theories, principles, and practices

relational database environments

techniques

RESPONSIBILITIES

that support the system.

databases and to ensure high resilience and performance tuning.

minimum downtime (SQL Server 2005 / 2008R2).

them to make informed decisions regarding resource management.

rollout and upgrades.

according to agreed timeframes

Oracle server software and related products.

procedures.

roles, assign privileges).

administration and maintenance.