Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Microsoft Database Administrator (Pretoria )
Client in Pretoria requires SQL Database Administrator to join them! 
·Manage servers in a MS cluster

*Design and document database architecture
·         Design Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence platform
·         Build database scheme, tables, procedures and permissions
·         Develop database utilities and automated reporting
·         Create shell scripts for task automation
·         Create, test and execute data management languages
·         Analyse, consolidate and tune database for optimal efficiency
·         Analyse and sustain capacity and performance requirements
·         Monitor systems and platforms for availability
·         Restore and recover corrupted databases
·         Install and test corrupted databases
·         Install and test upgrades and patches
·         Implement security and encryption
·         Evaluate and recommend new databases technologies storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly
·         Establish need for users and monitor access and security
·         Assist database architect where required
·         Ensure that DB systems are functioning correctly and meeting the company’s clients requests and needs
 
·         Matric
·         MCDBA or MCITP (Microsoft qualification)
·         Minimum 2-years SQL Database administration in a highly pressurized environment
·         Extensive use of Standard Query Language
·         SQL, T-SQL, , MSSQL (2000, 2005, 2008 R2,2014)
·         SSIS, SSRS and Analysis Services experience
·         Programming knowledge / Project Management / Resource Management / Network Knowledge / OS Admin Knowledge
 
Advantageous
·         Be available for 24hr Standby when required
·         Eager to learn
·         Have a high attention to detail
·         Be able to work independently as well as be a team player
·         Be result and deadline driven
·         Work well under pressure
·         Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
·         Be able to take ownership of problems and co-ordinate to resolution
·         Be able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple tasks

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