Sr SQL Database Administrator in MO(Need GC or USC)

Hello,   Please go through the below requirement if you are interested send me the resume ASAP. JOB TITLE:  Sr SQL Database Administrator LOCATION: St Louis, MO (must be open for Charlotte, NC if required) DURATION: Long term   Need GC and USC   JOB SUMMARY:   The MS SQL Server DBA role is largely responsible for providing operational database services to the organization. We are looking to fill the position with a highly competent and highly motivated individual in this role. This is a production DBA role, some of the primary responsibilities of this role would include owning, tracking and resolving database related incidents and requests, reviewing service related reports (e.g: database backups, maintenance, monitoring) on a daily basis to ensure service related issues are identified and resolved within established SLAs, responding to database related alerts and escalations and working to come up with strategic solutions to recurring problems. Complete all assigned project work in a timely matter. This MS SQL Server DBA role requires a service oriented mentality, high sense of urgency of the problems and requests assigned, focus on managing and resolving issues in alignment with the SLAs, establishing and maintaining communication with technology customers to keep them updated with status of their requests, initiating and performing changes on production systems and proactively escalating any issues that cannot be resolved within the established timeframes.   MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: Experience with Database Administration for MSSQL Server. Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. Designs and maintains access and security administration. Designs, implements and maintains backup and recovery strategies on Database Management Systems. Supports multiple services and multiple databases of medium complexity with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity and accessibility of data. Troubleshoots alerts (alert log, Jobs, Disk Group, Tablespace etc.) and performance issues. Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools Experience with backups, restores and recovery models. Experience with SQL in a virtualized environment (ESX and Azure). Knowledge of Always-On,  High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server. Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts. Identify areas of the SQL environment that are suited for automation and then implement a solution using a variety of tools from applications such as HPSA or through scripting (Powershell, TSQL). Knowledge of indexes, index management, and statistics. Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory and proper disk configurations. Performs capacity planning of SQL server environment and provides recommendations to management to sustain business growth. Designs, implements, maintains  Disaster Recovery (DR) methodologies and  creates documentation. Gathers business requirements and designs, implements multiple projects along with the production support. Creates standard operational procedures and templates. Acts as mentor for Database Administrators and Associate Database Administrators. Performs research and provides plans to remediate complex business problems.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Skills/Abilities and Knowledge Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Strong knowledge of database architecture and its implementation Strong understanding of best practices in maintaining medium to large scale SQL database systems Strong knowledge of Powershell Strong understanding of Change Management procedures Strong knowledge of Instance, database and query tuning to improve the performance of the database/application Strong understanding of SAN technologies related to SQL server disk layouts Strong knowledge of Windows and shell scripting Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure Ability to prioritize and organize effectively Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.) Ability to work independently Ability to work with others to resolve problems, handle requests or situations Ability to effectively consult with department managers and leaders   Education BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience Involvement with the MSSQL Server Community; membership in PASS, active in forums or newsgroups. Certification is a plus; MCTS, MCITP, MVP   Related Work Experience 2 to 4 years of experience working with SQL and various database management systems in testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment Knowledge of ServiceNow and SolarWinds DPA a plus   WORKING CONDITIONS Office environment

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