IT Database Administrator

 
Requisition # 7977-1676944
Job Location Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Job Stream Information Technology
Job Type Contract, Full-Time
Contract Duration 6 months
Number of Positions Open 1
Start Date of Employment ASAP
Posting Date 13-Apr-2012
Travel Required Not Required
Educational Requirements N/A
Additional Languages Required English

Support for Barrie Data Centre Project:

SQL DB Engineering – is responsible for providing database design solutions to clients across all business areas.
• Design , build, test, deploy and develop quality database solutions for new projects consistent with project objectives and client requirements, and follow technology architecture standards
• Create all database objects from design to implementation
• Design and implement database solutions/processes that maximize system availability, efficiency/ effectiveness and minimize/prevent problems/ issues
• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Must have 8+ years SQL DBA working experience.
• MS MCDBA - DBA certification (nice to have)
• Experience in supporting SQL Server in a replication and also clustered environment.
• Knowledgeable on different versions MS SQL Server (2000, 2005 and 2008) as well as Windows Operating systems.
• Experienced in Database backup and recovery strategies such as TSM and/or Netbackup.
• Good understanding of shell scripting and Transact SQL scripting language.
• Understanding of High Availability and Disaster Recovery requirements and solutions.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working with high demands and short deadlines
• Ability to prioritize heavy workload with minimum supervision.
• Work with development project teams to design and implement database solutions to meet business requirements
• Must have excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with development teams in doing database design, changes and enhancement to new and existing applications
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Highly adaptable with ability to work in a fast paced demanding environment
• Must be team-oriented with abiltiy to work well with multiple teams in a cross-functional setup
• Must demonstrate good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining database solutions.
• Must be able to effectively represent DB Engineering team on escalated incident management calls from operations