SQL DBA

Infojini Inc; Blythewood (SC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company is seeking a Database Engineer to support over 100 SQL Server databases and assist in migrating these databases from SQL Server 2008 to 2012. This position requires on-site presence and regional candidates from South Carolina, Georgia, or North Carolina will be prioritized. The role involves working with a team on high availability solutions and providing production support activities, including OS and security updates. Excellent communication skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Experience in SQL Server database administration and support.
• Knowledge of high availability solutions for SQL Server.
• Capable of working during off-hours for support activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the migration of databases from SQL Server 2008 to 2012.
• Assist in implementing high availability solutions on supported systems.
• Collaborate with a team of database engineers and application developers.

Skills

SQL Server Database Support

High Availability Solutions

Business Intelligence Solutions

Oral and Written Communication Skills

Tools

SharePoint

MS System Center

Team Foundation Server

Job description

SUPPORTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF 100 PLUS SQL SERVER DATABASES AND ARE IN THE PROCESS OF MIGRATING THOSE DATABASES FROM SQL SERVER 2008 TO SQL SERVER 2012. IN ADDITION DMV IS IMPLEMENTING HIGH AVAILABILITY SOLUTIONS ON A NUMBER OF THE SYSTEMS SUPPORTED BY THESE DATABASES AND INCREASING OUR USE OF REPORTING SERVICES AND ANALYSIS SERVICES IMPLEMENTED IN A NUMBER OF SUPPORT SYSTEMS SUCH AS SHAREPOINT, MS SYSTEM CENTER, TEAM FOUNDATION SERVER, AND OTHERS. ALSO FACING INCREASING SECURITY CONCERNS AROUND THESE ASSETS.
ALSO INVESTIGATING BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS FOR ALL OF ITS DATA ASSETS INCLUDING ORACLE AND SQL SERVER DATA. THIS ENGINEER WILL BE EXPECTED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THIS INITIATIVE.
IN ADDITION, THIS POSITION WILL SUPPLEMENT OUR CURRENT SQL DBA FORCE WITH PRODUCTION SUPPORT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS OS UPDATES, SECURITY UPDATES, ETC. AND WILL REQUIRE BEYOND NORMAL HOURS ACTIVITIES.
THIS IS EXPECTED TO BE A LONG TERM, ONGOING ASSIGNMENT. ON-SITE PRESENCE IS REQUIRED THEREFORE REGIONAL CANDIDATES (SC, GA, NC) WILL BE GIVEN PREFERRED PRIORITY.
CANDIDATE WILL BE WORKING IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT CONSISTING OF 5 DATABASE ENGINEERS AND ADMINISTRATORS AND WORKING DIRECTLY WITH APPLICATION DEVELOPERS AND SERVER SUPPORT TEAM. EXCELLENT ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS ARE REQUIRED.