SQL Server DBA for top internet company! in Boston, MA

Our client is a top internet company and they are seeking a strong SQL Server DBA to join their team. Key areas of responsibility: The primary responsibility of the MS SQL Server 2000/2005 DBA is to provide system and database administration to support our production environment. These duties include resolving problems and answering questions related to the database and platform environment, performance testing and tuning, capacity planning and reporting, implementation of backup and recovery plans and develops and analyzes SQL code from programming requirements. Technical Skills: Essential: · A thorough understanding of Microsoft SQL 2000/2005 (enterprise and standard editions) and Windows 2000/2003 Server in a cluster configuration. · A strong understanding of MS SQL 2000/2005 security, MS SQL 2000/2005 performance monitoring and optimization techniques, indexes, constraints, transactions, file groups, stored procedures, full text searching, triggers, cursors, locking, and queue tuning. · The ability to plan, test, and implement the safe modification of a production database environment during software upgrade cycles. · A strong understanding of MS SQL 2000/2005 backup and disaster recovery techniques. · Strong understanding of storage technologies including RAID, SAN's, etc. · Strong understanding of database replication. · Knowledge of Web Technologies (XML or HTML). · Solid experience with source code control tools. Highly Desirable: · MS SQL Reporting Services Desirable: · Web Services · XML/SOAP · ASP.NET · C# · HTML Preferred Background: · Minimum 5 years database administration, database design and database development experience with SQL Server in an on-line service environment. Personal Qualities: · Strong Team Player · Good Communication Skills · Organised · Delivery focused Qualifications: · BS degree in CS or equivalent required · Microsoft Certifications (highly desirable) To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here