SQL Database Administrator in Dallas, TX

Robert Half Technology, the world's leader in technology staffing, is currently seeking a Permanent SQL Database Administrator for a leading home building company based in Downtown Dallas. This position is for a permanent SQL Database Administrator whose main focus will be support and development of our Financial, Field Operational applications, as well as our Integration/Data Stores on the Microsoft database platform. On a day to day basis, the candidate will install and administer MS SQL Server 2000 databases on MS Windows 2000/2003 servers in a multiple database server, high availability environment; Manage & create databases, schemas, tables, views, indexes, stored procedures, triggers, and declarative integrity constraints; Monitor databases for resource utilization. Initiate corrective action to ensure all database servers meet processing requirements for performance and reliability; Create and maintain replicated databases over the local LAN and WAN; Oversee Backup and Recovery; Perform Database Archiving; Perform on-call rotation for production operations and other environments; Translate a logical model into the physical database design; Monitor data quality; Create proactive monitoring and preventative action systems to avoid outages; Work with consulting or internal resources on development activities; Establish and manage productive relationships with product and consulting vendors Experience: In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must have the following: Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) SQL Server certification is a plus; Familiar with Microsoft?s Analysis Server and Reporting Services; Exposure to other development languages and applications such as Crystal Reports, VB.Net, ASP.Net, and HTML is a plus; Exposure to MS SQL 2005 and the migration to it; Familiar with IBM Websphere MQ Messaging; Familiar with Tidal Batch Scheduler; 2+ years background in MS SQL 2000 database, DTS and SQL stored procedure development; 2+ years of experience supporting and/or installing applications on a Windows 2000 Server; Understanding of Database administration and software application support, with proficiency in data modeling; Good understanding of PC and infrastructure based; Good working knowledge of classical project management methodologies with a capacity to develop ?next steps? with little direct supervision; Proficiency in database management tools like SQL Enterprise, Query Analyzer, Erwin and Visio; Strong interpersonal, and relationship development skills; Excellent ability to participate in multiple projects in the general systems installation and implementation process, including the management of a project?s ?critical path?; Excellent aptitude for working as a contributing member of a team; Strong organizational skills, with the ability to develop and execute plans and accomplish goals successfully with little direct supervision. For position consideration, please email resumes to: or apply online at www.rht.com. Please reference "SQL DBA" in the subject line of your correspondence. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here