Job Description
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
EE/AA
Yes
Salary
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