SQL Server DBA – Altrincham, Cheshire

SQL Server DBA – Altrincham, Cheshire - £38-48K. Our client based in Altrincham is currently looking to recruit a skilled SQL Server Database Administrator. The Database Administrators are part of a small team of IT operations professionals responsible for building, running and managing multiple distributed enterprise systems in multiple locations. The qualified individual will be an experienced DBA/SEs with experience processing and analyzing large amounts of data on Windows Server and SQL Server 2005/2008 (inc R2) as well as system build-out and design. In this position, the DBA will be integral team member working on the management, deployment, build-out, and maintenance of production, pre-production, and beta systems. Defining and creating monitoring and management methodology and/or systems as well as processes and documentation will be a key for this position. This engineer will be expected to work closely with the other members of the operations team in addition to development and test teams to help in the operation of the worldwide traffic services. This is an on-call position. Primary Responsibilities: • The design, implementation and deployment of large scale Windows Server/SQL Server 2005/2008 (inc. R2) systems to process data and deliver it to business consumers. • Management of stored procedures and SQL Server 2005/2008 (inc R2) to process large amounts of data (hundreds of gigabytes to terabytes per database) is required. • Management of SAN/large scale storage systems is required. • Support of Windows 2003/2008 (inc. R2) server platforms and networks is required. • Maintenance of high availability systems. • 24/7 On-call Tier 2 support as required. Role Requirements: • Demonstrable experience of working with SQL Server in a busy OLTP environment • Troubleshoot enterprise hardware, software and networks • Install and configuration of Windows Server and SQL Server operating systems and software • Experience in co-location environment management • Strong understanding of operational metrics, monitoring, and reporting • Solid understanding of enterprise networking • Strong written and oral communication skills • Experience with IIS6 and IIS7 • Experience in managing Windows 2003 and 2008 (inc. R2) Active Directory environments • Experience of performing core SQL Server Administrative duties, including thorough backup and restore plans, and deep understanding of file and space management in multi-TB databases • Ability to perform detailed query/sever optimization in heavy OLTP environments • Edge networking experience (firewalls, routers, etc.) a plus • Enterprise storage experience a plus • The successful candidate will be a team player, capable of collaborating in a fast paced startup environment as well as be able to work very independently with a high level of self-motivation. • Occasional US travel will be required SQL Server DBA – Altrincham, Cheshire - £38-48K- SQL Server Database Administrator If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to david.berwick@adriasolutions.co.uk or call 01625 874399 for more information. SQL Server DBA – Altrincham, Cheshire - £38-48K- SQL Server Database Administrator

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