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Title: SQL Server DBA
Start Date: ASAP
Bill Rate: TBD
Position Type: Contract 
Locations: Allentown, PA


Description:
This is a long term opportunity located in Center City Allentown. A full, comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Responsibilities and duties:
SQL Database Administrator                                                                       
Build and maintain SQL databases                                                                           
Monitor SQL database servers and respond to alerts.                                                                      
Share in the 24x7 On-Call rotation (approximately 1 week per month)                                                                    
Upgrade SQL servers                                                                     
Address Incidents and Requests assigned to this work group queue.                                                                        
Assist in Root Cause Analysis of Major Incidents.                                                               
Provide additional related support as needed.                                                                   
Will be SME for SQL database support - troubleshooting issues, backups, monthly patching, change control with approved governance procedures    
  • Supporting the daily operations of databases
  • Work collaboratively with analysts and technical developers to support the database and applications
  • Installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, cloning, health checks, performance monitoring, system tuning, and optimization
  • Implementing and executing robust backup and recovery solutions
  • Implementing and enforcing standards, policies, and best practices
  • Root-cause analysis and resolution of complex problems in support of production environments, including 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis
  • Managing Service Request (SR) support with Oracle
  • Set-up of DMZ severs and support external facing sites
  • Manage and support Single Sign On (SSO) servers/environment 
  • Support any system down times mandated by the client due to other dependent systems/applications (Network downtime, Server upgrades, etc.)
                                                                                                                                            
Qualifications                                               

Experience/Education Required:

BS/BA degree is Information Technology, Computer Science, or related major,
  • 10+ years of database administration experience
  • Experience in supporting database utilities
  • Experience with installation, configuration, ongoing maintenance and upgrades of databases
  • Experience with patch and maintenance in a multi-node installation
  • Expertise in various operating systems
  • Experience with logical and physical data modeling
  • Strong documentation skills
  • SQL DB experience                                                                         
  • Windows Server Administration experience
Physical Demands
  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards
  • Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
  • Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard and monitor
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