Senior SQL Server DBA - Need locals to GA

Senior SQL Server DBA - Need locals to GA

• Contract

Our client in midtown Atlanta is looking for a Sr DBA Admin Advisor to focus on the proficient delivery of Database Administration services while working with the Database Administration team's use of tools, techniques, and processes. Primary duties are around our SQL Server database infrastructure include:

1. Works closely with Development, QA testers, Architects, Operations, Business Analysts and staff to implement Database Administration changes and service requests.
2. Works with data modeler and coordinates with our customers to implement physical model.
3. Participates within the DBA team to troubleshoot any issues on the SQL Server installs, including any errors or slow running queries.
4. Recommend and implement a detailed security design based on minimum necessary privileges required.
5. Builds and supports all required database environments including development, test, and production.
6. Provides guidance to Development in best architectural practices in maximizing the database performance.
7. Plans, coordinates and implements database changes and data migration.
8. Conducts capacity planning on a regular basis to ensure database infrastructure is available and there is proactive planning for future work.
9. Work with appliance vendor to troubleshoot issues, perform upgrades and actively follow-up on support tickets.
10. Actively monitors the user queries and maintenance occurring on the SQL Server installs, automating the monitoring where possible.
11. Conducts admin tasks including task estimation, creating status reports and leading team meetings.
12. Participate in after-hours on-call duties; Regular shift and on-call (nights and weekend) on a rotational basis.

Note: After hours and weekends on rotation required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.