Robert Half Technology has a client, located in downtown Chicago, with an immediate need for a SQL Database Administrator. This long-term position will start immediately as a contract position and become full-time after 3-6 months based on performance. In this role, the consultant will be provide hands-on support in the design and development of all relational database systems. This will include staging, development, and production database servers and applications. The SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for MS SQL Server 2000 installations, setup, configuration, and service pack / hot fix updates. Other aspects of this role include but are not limited to managing database performance and optimization, planning, and tuning. The SQL Database Administrator will install and configuring SQL Server software on new servers and upgrade existing SQL Server software to newer versions / Service Pack Levels. More responsibilities include maintaining database security, integrity, and availability, setting up and monitoring alerts, operators, SQL Mail, linked server connections, DTS packages, and scheduled jobs that perform specific database tasks. This position will assist with (ETL) of data from disparate sources and ensure its integrity. Interface with the IS Infrastructure team for hardware upgrades and builds. Administering periodic backups of databases and transaction logs. Developing and maintaining database recovery plan. Collaborating with developers on creating, debugging and deploying Stored Procedures, Custom DTS Jobs, tables, indexes, triggers etc. Creating automated TSQL scripts to process summary database transactions that run off-hours. Running ad-hoc reports from the databases. Creating, Monitoring and managing the periodic EXCEL spreadsheets that deliver data to the various business owners. Candidates who meet the requirements of this SQL Database Administrator position should contact Candace Murphy at or (312)616-7974.<br/><br/>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. Experience: Our client is requesting that the candidate have a Bachelors degree in CS or related / equivalent experience. 4+ years of Database Administration experience with recent SQL Server 2005 is preferred. 4+ total years DBA experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 in an operations environment is required. Experience supporting and implementing complex logical database designs and relational database concepts. A minimum of 3 years Transact SQL experience with an advanced ability to analyze and architect data and data models/schema. Candidates should also have 5+ years of SQL Server administrative experience including managing multiple database servers. Data modeling experience (ERWIN) or equivalent preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Effective analyst able to work closely with non-technical users. Advanced ETL Extract Transform Load, Advanced ERwin, Advanced MS SQL Server. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here