Hiring for SQL DBA Full Time

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
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Our IBM Global Technology Services (GTS) helps clients plan, implement and lead an efficient, resilient, flexible IT infrastructure. Be it groundbreaking outsourcing tied to business outcomes or integrated managed services or discrete services – IBM GTS is the partner of choice for infrastructure services.
Come join our team of IBM experts, who are leaders with vision, distinguished engineers and IT architects who have worked with thousands of clients to transform enterprise IT, migrate to cloud, apply automation and ensure business continuity. We help client run their IT better, accelerate innovation and deliver unmatched performance with the power automation.
Who you are:
SQL Server DBA will be responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of applications.
This is a hands-on position requiring solid technical skills, as well as good interpersonal and communication skills.
What will you do
Installs, maintains, administers, and tunes MS SQL Server databases. Completes database back-ups and maintains backup procedures.
Maintains database high availability and the upkeep and availability of other Database systems as required.
Creates automation scripts to perform repetitive tasks and to ensure high data integrity. Serves as backup to the Senior Database Administrator role.
Determines database management needs and recommends system upgrades as necessary. Ensures that databases are restored in a timely and efficient manner in the event of system failure.
Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement. Provide 24×7 support for critical production systems.
Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Minimum 6+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required
Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Experience with back-ups, restores and recovery models
Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory
Excellent written and verbal communication. Flexible, teammate, get-it-done personality
Ability to organize and plan work independently. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams. MCTS, MCITP, and/or MVP certifications a plus

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Experience in scripting for automation of application deployments and other infrastructure components
Monitored Applications, Generated core dumps and Heap dumps with support from team members.
Experience on urban code.

About Business Unit
At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It’s this unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, “What else is possible ” GTS is the place for you!
Your Life @ IBM
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About IBM
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Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.,

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