Database Administrator - SQL Server DBA (1736)

THE SIXTH SENSE OF BUSINESSTNS is one of the world's leading market information groups with over 14,000 employees in over 70 countries across the TNS Group worldwide. From more than 230 offices located in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific, we work together to provide continuous and custom research and analysis in over 110 countries. We include among our clients most of the major multi-national corporations. Our business is evolving to the next stage of its development. We have built our global network, based originally on strong local presence in all the world's main markets. Now, increasingly, we operate as TNS - one company with a global presence and a unique range of solutions, making us a leader in the market information industry.This position is responsible for supporting and maintaining all SQL Server databases, provide technical support on aspects of SQL Server databases, including user access, query help, maintenance, management and data manipulation for TNS Provide technical support for SQL server database environments, including testing and installation of DBMS, upgrades & patches. Participate in tool evaluation, integration and support. Monitor the performance of production systems and utilize appropriate tools to identify tuning requirements. Database knowledge (logical and physical design) Maintains database performance by identifying and resolving production and application development problems. Very knowledgeable in installing and maintaining SQL Server active/passive Clusters Very good knowledge of backup and recovery methodologies and technology Experience in installing and supporting SQL Server Cluster – 2000 and 2005 Reporting Services, Analysis Services Oracle database experience a plus. Experience with and other database diagnostic tools. Hands-on experience of database installation, recovery and tuning. Responsible for ensuring availability and performance of the databases that support the system. Work to ensure that the associated hardware resources allocated to the databases and to ensure high resilience and performance tuning. To proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime (both SQL Server and Oracle interface). Responsible for providing trend analysis to management team to enable them to make informed decisions regarding resource management. Four year degree in Computer Science, Engineering or closely related degree; Two year degree and or extensive work experience in lieu of 4-year degree. Five plus years experience in database administration on production environments.If you are the highly motivated person we seek, and want a career with a growing international company, please apply directly at our website by submitting your resume, including salary requirement to: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=282114&company_id=15610&jobboardid=24OR visit our website for more information: http://www.tns-global.comApplications via 3rd Party Recruiters will not be considered Job Title: Database Administrator - SQL Server DBA (1736) Company: TNS Location: Toledo, OH 43619 Status: Full Time, Per Diem, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Company: TNS Reference Code: 282114