Prestigious trading firm located in Chicago's Loop is currently seeking a Senior SQL DBA. Responsibilities: Manage all development and production database Servers Manage database backups and ensure that Corporate Disaster Recovery and Data Retention protocols are adhered to Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues and conduct database transaction audits Manage security at all levels of SQL Server Design, manage and implement database maintenance plans Develop and maintain live snapshots for development, QA and UAT Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems and work with development teams on data sizing Work with the application support/development teams for database upgrades and releases Active in all hardware decisions for new Servers; and any technology upgrades Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, and standards in support of development efforts Participate in documentation process Responsible for completing other work requirements or tasks that are requested by management when necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the department or company Reports to the Senior DBA; works closely with Development DBA team Experience and Skills: 5 years of database administration experience, preferably in a financial environment (bank, hedge fund, trading firm, etc) Hands-on SQL Server 2000/2005 administration, database tuning and troubleshooting experience; must have strong knowledge of all the standard SQL Server tools Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices; Must have strong SQL, T-SQL, and DTS package skills Strong knowledge of Windows Server 2000/2003; good Active Directory knowledge Some knowledge of Linux/Unix and the cross platform issues involved in access Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices Strong knowledge in at least one language (Scripting or otherwise) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical skills Excellent documentation and knowledge management skills SAN and DB replication experience is a plusSQL DBA Excellent Communication Skills. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here