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SUMMARY: This position is part of the IT Infrastructure group, reporting to the AVP – IT Engineering. The Temporary Database Administrator is responsible for the support and architecture of Sybase and SQL environments. Responsibilities would encompass day-to-day administration, daily maintenance and optimization tasks and assisting developers in the creation of new databases. The team also provides support to all vendor and packaged applications which use Sybase and SQL server as a backend.   RESPONSIBILITIES: ·         Manage a production environment consisting of 50+ databases most of which are read-intensive databases with a large data load cycle while some are OLTP-based mission critical trading systems ·         Manage HA and DR solutions including Sybase and MS Cluster Servers, Database Mirroring, Log Shipping and Sybase/SQL Replication ·         Manage the database security models, both in-house developed as well as Windows Auth (AD) based security. Also develop policies to restrict over-privileging and enforce it ·         Provide first, second and third tier support on-call rotation to all mission critical production systems ·         Develop custom scripts to automate various database management processes ·         Leverage 3rd party tools or in-house developed tools to troubleshoot ·         Safeguard our production systems by implementing the right security policies ·         Assist in the database release management process, be the “gate-keeper” and ensure only QUALITY code is released into production ·         Help troubleshoot performance problems using a variety of methods (tracing, query optimization review, error logs, etc) ·         Resolve blocking and deadlocking issues, high CPU / memory, analyze job timeouts, ETL loader performance problems. ·         Manage database maintenance jobs to ensure optimal performance and data availability. ·         Define and enforce database standards, best practices, methodologies, processes and procedures ·         Architect and implement reports within SSRS 2005/2008 ·         Research new technologies to enhance performance, heighten security, ensure uptime, automate common/redundant administrative duties   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPECTATIONS: ·         An average of 6-8+ years total IT experience ·         An average of 5-6+ years Sybase Database Administration ·         An average of 3-4+ years SQL Database Administration ·         Knowledge of the financial industry is preferred ·         Impeccable verbal and written communication skills ·         Highly ambitious individuals with the desire to go above and beyond ·         Detail-oriented with very strong organizational skills ·         Ability to work effectively and efficiently with little or no supervision ·         Strategic, structured, and focused thinker who has strong analytical and problem solving skills ·         Highly motivated, positive and passionate about the work they do