NOTE: Need SQL DBA - Walnut Creek CA - 06 Months Contract (Need Locals - NO h1b)
Title: SQL DBA
Location: Walnut Creek CA
Duration: 06 Months Contract
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities
Plan architecture and infrastructure for a payments database systems environment with numerous MS SQL Server databases in versions 2005, 2008 and 2012
Design installation scripts and automation; configure and write supporting documentation for a high-availability SQL Server database environment in support of payment services applications and products
Work closely with business analysts and software developers to support existing applications and create new products in a fast-paced dynamic software development environment
Design and assist with database backup and recovery and ensure a business continuity planning solution
Create documentation and best practices for access and controls, benchmarking, policy management, backups and recovery, performance, reliability, usability and support
Create SQL and Powershell scripts and stored procedures for recurring tasks
Automate the management of database security to ensure the integrity of all confidential participant, client and employee information
Assist and design stress testing of new applications before deployment to production servers
Develop automated policies for database code to ensure compliance with company database standards and Microsoft best practices
Provide cross training to other engineers as necessary
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related
7+ years of direct, hands-on experience as a DBA
Microsoft certification for SQL Server
Experience with an payments company or financial services company is highly desired
Ability to work in a schedule-driven environment; timing is a critical function
Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
Ability to work independently on projects and as part of a team
Ability to set high standards and integrity while motivating the team to succeed
Drive, energy, enthusiasm, maturity and confidence
Flexibility with regards to scheduling, including after hours and weekends; 24x7 on call support for scheduled days is required
Thanks
Bob Smith