Duties:

Administering the Microsoft SQL Server database environment.
Integrity checks
T-SQL Scripting and development on both new and existing functions
Security maintenance of database
Provides performance reviews and tuning recommendations for applications.
Consult with application developers regarding optimal use of SQL Server and related technology.
Maintenance and monitoring of SQL environment

· Provide debugging assistance to development staff with DBMS.

· Tests and implements new releases of SQL Server-related software.

· Monitoring and completion of all DBA related Servicedesk calls.

Participates in providing 7-day/24 hour on-call support.


Skills required:

Relevant IT Degree or Diploma
MCDBA or MCTS (SQL Administration)
Minimum 2 years SQL database administration experience
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 / 2008 and 2008 R2/ 2012 experience
Solid T-SQL Scripting experience
SQL replication experience
SSIS, SSRS and Analysis Services experience
Database Security
Backup and recovery (SQL Redgate experience advantageous)

Personal Competencies:

· Assertive, confident, quick thinking

· Pro-active, organised and strong personal drive

· High numeracy, analytical, problem solving skills

· Adaptable and resourceful in an ever changing environment

· Systematic, precise, logical, accurate and thorough

· Energetic, motivated and innovative

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Sound organisational and time-management skills

· Accountability

· High stress tolerance