Senior Level SQL Server DBA

Classification: Contract to Full Time Compensation: $40 to $45 per hour Robert Half Technology, the world's leader in technology staffing, is currently seeking a SQL Server DBA. The primary responsibility for this position is the support and maintenance of SQL Server Application systems and Databases. The overall objective is to insure that the systems are secure, optimized, properly sized and tuned to provide the business with adequate system resources and availability to meet day-to-day demands while providing an acceptable level of service.The functions of the position include: Project Management - prepare and execute project plans for database and application implementations; Ability to negotiate deadlines and participate successfully in cross-functional, cross-departmental efforts; Validate the application and database server hardware/OS configurations to insure that they meet vendor specifications; Install, upgrade and configure SQL Server Databases and Clusters, SQL OLAP services and required application components on designated platforms; Install, upgrade, and configure third party software add ons; Install, upgrade, configure and tune database and application connectivity software; Perform patching of the SQL Server system as required; Develop and implement DBA support utilities, scripts and tools; Insure compliance with database and application licensing; Monitor performance of all tiers of the systems to detect errors and identify areas that need improvement and provide corrective action; Monitor system resource utilization; Develop and publish capacity planning models; Prepare, analyze and publish performance reports as they relate to SQL Server; Research performance trends to determine outliers and provide assessment of corrective action; Document and maintain an organized log of daily operations, tasks and projects; Provide technical support and guidance to users; Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.With more than 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Australia, Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis for IT initiatives ranging from Internet development and multiplatform systems integration to network engineering and technical support. Robert Half Technology offers online job search services at