Job Description
SQL Database Administrator
The DBA team is part of the Systems group, which also includes Windows Servers, Unix/Linux Servers and Storage.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyze/troubleshoot database issues
• Handle on-call alerts during business hours and off-hours
• Deploy database changes to production using firms change management/release management policies and procedures
• Independently handle database, infrastructure specifications, performance and capacity planning using statistical data related to database
• Review application SQL code and advise application teams with best practices and performance issues
• Setup and maintain database backup/recovery procedures
• Independently handle database projects like Data server upgrades, implementation of security policies, and disaster recovery tests
Lastly, the candidate should be process-oriented and be able to implement a common set of standards, methods and procedures used for all database work, as well as be able to recommend software and hardware upgrade paths.
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Required:
Excellent technical skills on the following technologies:
• MS SQL (7-10+ years required)
• Oracle (some experience)
• Sybase (some experience)
Proficient in:
• Performance analysis tools for databases
• Database monitoring
• Perl/other programming/scripting language
• SAN (EMC) and synchronous replication (SRDF)
• Windows and Unix/Linux basic knowledge
• SQL on Windows clusters
Desired/Plus:
• Oracle (5+ years)
• Oracle Streams (5+ years)
• Autosys
• NetBackup
• Database certifications
• NetApp knowledge (Oracle on NFS)
COMPETENCIES
Required:
• Client focused, able to work independently while interacting across different teams to accomplish projects and must be detail oriented
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Familiarity with ITIL process
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required:
• Experience as a DBA in a multi-technology environment (5+ years)
• Experience working in a large, 7x24, investment banking environment (5+ years)
EDUCATION:
Required: BS in Computer Science or Engineering
Desired: MS/MBA a plus
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