SQL Server Engineer/DBA - English Speaking Contract in Zurich

This contract is initially for 6 months however there is a lot of SQL 2012 and SQL 2014 work in the pipeline so if you deliver well you could be there for a few years (subject to contract extensions).

The open position is focused around designing & delivering our client's global Microsoft database technology platform

TASKS:
- Collaboration in engineering MS SQL Server platform builds
- Collaborate with peer Technology teams (eg Operating Systems & SAN Engineering, Systems Management)
- Integrate tightly into the working processes of global DB Engineering, Platform Development and Provisioning
- Integration of vendor tools for automation of installation and operations tasks
- Improve monitoring and maintenance concepts for database installations on large platforms
- Contribute to security baselines, patch and vulnerability policies and life cycle management guidelines

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

- University degree in computer science or equivalent
- PROVEN MICROSOFT SQL DB (2008 R2/R1) OPERATIONS OR ENGINEERING SKILLS (4+YEARS)
- Working experience on standardized large IT environments
- Problem Solving and Cross-Technical Integration
- EXPERIENCE WITH MICROSOFT SQL ON MICROSOFT CLUSTERS
- EXPERIENCE WITH MICROSOFT SQL IN VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENTS
- Experience in Automation, Testing
- Ability to communicate between different time zones
- Willing to improve current environment/processes
- Excellent written and spoken communication in English 
- Ability to work efficient and drive results under pressure

Desirable:
Windows System Administration
Perl or C# programming/Scripting (1+ years)
VB.NET Scripting (1+ years)
Window and Web Services development
Exposure to Application Server software
Experience with Cloakware
Experience with BMC DBA
MCSM, MCSE, MCSA, MTA - one of family of Microsoft SQL certifications

We look forward to receiving your application.