SQL Database Engineer

This position will work extensively in the Microsoft SQL database environment. The candidate is responsible for all global SQL support by following established build processes and procedures. The candidate handles software issues related to daily Microsoft SQL Server operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Functional Expertise:

- Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 and 2008 R2 platforms
- Microsoft Windows and SQL Server clustering
- Microsoft SQL Server and Windows account management
- Microsoft group permissions and Active Directory Architecture
- Performance monitoring techniques on SQL server software and hardware
- Oracle 9i, 10g and 11g knowledge a plus
- Ability to work remotely on database software issues with a global team

Leadership/Change:

- May take on several components of a project or a complex component of a project
- Works under broad supervision
- Applies company policies and procedures to resolve issues
- Follows company policies to implement changes

Interpersonal:

- Takes ownership of learning about SQL Server database technologies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner

Business:

- Understands how own performance objectives align with business unit objectives
- Maximizes business/unit/group financial results through personal accomplishments
- Responds with urgency to customer needs and solves routine customer problems
- Approaches problem solving and solutions based on global needs and requirements
- Contributes to organizational performance through timely completion of projects that produce business results
- Maintains familiarity with company policies and appropriately applies policies in compliance with government laws, including Standards of Business Conduct, Intellectual Property, Control Environment, Information Protection, ISO 9000 & 14000, government regulations (eg health, safety, quality and environmental)
- Maximizes business/unit/group financial results through documented accomplishments

INTERACTION:

- Displays strong teamwork skills
- Enjoys working in a global team
- Builds productive vendor relationships
- Ability to document and present to management different IT issues

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or equivalent
- Microsoft SQL certification
- Minimum of 2-4 years of SQL experience in IT
- Experience with Following SQL server technology
- SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 & 2008R2
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
- SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
- SQL Server compression, mirroring and replications
- Experience with Active Directory tools and utilities
- Familiarity with network and san technologies
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and SQL server clustering
- Familiarity with different database technology such as Oracle 8i, 9i and 10g or MySQL
- Good English reading, writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a round-the-clock, global operation 7 days x 24 hours
- Strict adherence to company standards and procedures

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Background and understanding of IT controls and compliance
- Experience with regulatory environments including Sarbanes-Oxley, Section 404 and governance frameworks including COSO, ITIL, COBIT and ISO17799
- Solid PC skills and proficiency in office productivity software (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, etc.)
- Excellent troubleshooting skills