SQL Server DBA

Contract

MaxJobsClub US Contractor

Duration: 6 Month Renewable Contract
Location: Chevy Chase, MD

Required Skills:

*        8+ years of experience administering large databases in a high
transaction, 24×7 Microsoft SQL Server database environment.
*        A thorough understanding of Performance Monitoring, Tuning and
Optimization, using native and third-party monitoring and troubleshooting
tools like IDERA/Redgate/OMS MMA or Dynatrace is required
*        Advanced knowledge of SQL Server backup and recovery strategies.
Experience defining hardware requirements and storage capacity planning for
development, testing, QA and production for capacity planning and
performance
*        In depth experience supporting SSIS, SSRS, replication, database
mirroring, SQL Reporting Services, DacPac, BacPac, IsPac concept and
deployment/automation of database objects are required
*        Advanced PowerShell scripting experience with ability to write
automated scripts and strong knowledge of system tables and DMV’s is
required.
*        MCDBA or MCSE: Data Platform Required with at least MCSA SQL Server
2012/2016

NEEDS:

*        Advanced skills in resolving database locking conflicts/blocking and
resource utilization contention
*        Ability to work with database developers and engineers to analyze
database performance and identify problems in areas such as: execution
plans, index coverage, and SQL server statistics.
*        Demonstrate ability to solve complex database administration
problems.
*        Advanced experience in database monitoring, troubleshooting,
performance tuning, and high availability strategies for SQL Server 2012,
SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2016, and SQL Server in Azure IaaS
*        Advanced knowledge SQL Server Disaster Recovery (DR) options, Always
On availability groups and experience administering Windows Server,
including Active Directory, Failover clustering, database partitioning,
security, and encryption