SQL Database Administrator

DatamanUSA is looking for a SQL Database Administrator for our direct client based in MD. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a quick learner with excellent people skills.

Job Details:

Job Title: SQL Database Administrator

Location: Baltimore, MD

Duration: 6 months

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

*) Knowledge of principles and practices of database development, management, warehousing and administration.

*) Knowledge of hierarchical and relational database management system software programming languages.

*) Knowledge of operating system software.

*) Knowledge of database security practices to monitor, control and evaluate user access, logons, permissions and related variables.

*) Knowledge of methods for ensuring, protecting and resolving problems involving the security of information systems.

*) Knowledge of archival, back-up and recovery methods.

*) Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server.

*) Experience with Azure SQL (Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance), including security administration, monitoring, and backup/recovery in Azure.

*) Familiarity with Azure data tools such as Azure Data Factory or Azure Database Migration Service for moving data from legacy systems into SQL Server.

*) Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.

*) Ability to interview users and extract pertinent information for development of database query system and report generation, database model design and upgrades.

*) Ability to implement, control and evaluate database management systems.

*) Ability to prepare user documentation and train users in database capabilities and procedures for accessing data.

*) Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.

*) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

*) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information systems, computer science or a related field and two years of experience in database management, including performance optimization and troubleshooting, and implementing, maintaining and controlling hierarchical or relational database management systems.

Equivalencies:

*) An equivalent combination of education and experience.