Location: Chicago, ILL SQL Server DBA Must have a minimum five years experience in MS SQL Server database environments (three of MS-SQL 2005) with a focus on maintaining, backing up, and optimization of critical data systems including performance tuning, store procedure development, and SSIS design. • Experience in 64-bit clustered environment required • Familiarity with various replication strategies; implementation experience a plus • Experience administering SSAS • Experience in mixed-mode security environment • Strong experience architecting OLTP and OLAP databases • Proficiency in T-SQL profiling and optimization • Ability to use SQL Profiler for deadlock resolution and load analysis • Proficient in the integration of SQL Server/relational databases with an n-tiered application architecture • High level of experience in managing and configuring SSIS packages in production environment • Experience deploying all application database updates via script from a code-versioning system • Keen sense of maintaining database layer as component of a larger application, rather than as a standalone facility The candidate should have • Undergraduate degree or higher in Computer Science or Information Technology • Good estimation skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines while working in a fast paced environment • Local (Chicago) candidates only please • Authorization for full-time legal employment in the US (U.S Citizen or Green Card). To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here