SQL Server DBA - Westminster, CO - Direct Hire

[Ryan]

Our client in the Westminster area is seeking a mid to senior level
SQL Server
production DBA to join their team. Development experience is helpful
but our
client needs someone who is primarily a production DBA in a recent or
current
role.

Essential Functions
• Backup and restore databases
• Monitor database backups and scheduled jobs
• Diagnose and resolve production issues under pressure in a timely
manner
• Tune production databases for optimum performance
• Analyze complex queries and query execution plans and improve
performance
• Work with local and remote team members to design, develop, test and
deploy
database and application upgrades
• Maintain and test disaster recovery plans
• Maintain standards, controls, and procedures to ensure data
integrity and
security
• Other duties assigned by manager

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or
equivalent
job related experience/knowledge.

Experience with the following technologies is required:
• 2+ years of experience installing, maintaining and administering a
SQL Server
2005 environment.
• Strong T-SQL programming skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills (e.g., have the ability to
troubleshoot T-SQL
code with minimal assistance and in a timely manner).
• A working knowledge of relational data modeling
• A working knowledge of MS SQL tools for fine tuning a SQL server
database
• A working knowledge of SQL replication models
• Experience with software development life cycle concepts

Experience with the following technologies is a plus:
• SQL Analysis Services (SSAS)
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• SQL Server Notification

Other Requirements:
• The position requires effective analytical thinking, careful
attention to
detail, and a disciplined approach to systems management.
• Able to multitask and excellent communication skills (oral and
written).
• Should have good organizational skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast paced, multi-tasking
environment

Please respond with your resume or call Ryan O'Dell at 303.813.8100
for consideration.