SQL Server DBA

26 Nov 2024

Vacancy expired!

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a SQL Server DBA for a Contract to Hire assignment with one of our premier Insurance Services clients in Holmdel, NJ. Responsibilities :

  • Assert him/herself into complex project assignments where he/she will represent the Database team in all dialogue and decisions around the architecture, deployment, and/or management of database environments.
  • Take a role in the definition of operational best practices and automation of operational tasks.
  • To succeed at this function requires the individual to present subject-matter expertise on the SQL Server platform with real-world experience performing field operations support.
Required Skills:
  • 10+ years of SQL Server DBA experience
  • Strong experience with SQL Server Clustering, Mirroring, Log Shipping
  • Experience with SQL coding and tuning
  • Must be a hands-on, technically adept DBA, capable of performing required DB tasks
  • Deep knowledge with SQL Server 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016 databases
  • Strong troubleshooting/performance tuning skills required. Must be able to improve SQL performance
  • Ability to diagnose problems and triage/resolve issues across various tiers (application, network, database, server, or storage tiers)
  • Ability to implement automation to reduce manual administrative tasks through use of jobs, shell scripts, PL/SQL, cron, or other technologies
  • Expert level of SQL Server RDBMS installation/configuration, patching, troubleshooting, performance tracking/tuning, back-up recovery, remote monitoring skills with hands-on experience in large and very dynamic environments
  • Experience with very complex database environments
  • Experience in SQL/TSQL and/or PL/SQL
  • Experience in working controlled environment, change control, and validated systems
  • Experience with AWS/Cloud
  • Experience with Foglight and OEM is a plus
  • Experience on Oracle RDBMS is a plus
  • Strong commitment to following SDLC/Change Management principles
  • Self-starter and be able to perform work with minimal supervisory direction
  • Knowledge of data quality, data management, and data testing strategies and practices
  • Strong oral and written skills
  • Able to communicate efficiently to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Anticipate and handle critical situations
  • Ability to thrive in change. Fast, flexible cooperative work style
SGA is a Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) celebrating over thirty years of service to our national client base for both permanent placement and consulting opportunities. For consulting positions, we offer a variety of benefit options including but not limited to health & dental insurance, paid vacation, timely payment via direct deposit. SGA accepts transfers of H1 sponsorship for most contracting roles. We are unable to sponsor for Right-to-Hire, Fulltime, or Government roles. All parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply for all roles. Only those authorized to work for government entities will be considered for government roles. Please inquire about our referral program if you would like to submit a candidate for any of our open or future job opportunities. SGA is an EEO employer. We encourage Veterans to apply. To view all of our available job postings and/or to learn more about SGA please visit us online at www.sgainc.com.

  • ID: #23501273
  • State: New Jersey Holmdel 07733 Holmdel USA
  • City: Holmdel
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2021-11-26
  • Deadline: 2022-01-24
  • Category: Software/QA/DBA/etc