Database Administrator (DBA/SQL)

The Database Administrator (DBA/SQL) will manage and support a corporate SQL database environment in addition to managing and executing software implementations.RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for administering SQL servers including installations, configuration, monitoring, reporting and backups to ensure optimal performance and availability.Responsible for administering/managing application and testing environments including related software to ensure optimal performance and availability.Configure and administer data integrations for corporate applications with SQL databases.Provide advanced technical expertise as a point of escalation for Client Services and Application Development to diagnose and resolve problems as they relate to database environments.Report on operations and system improvements through the proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of corporate applications.Assist the Application Development team by performing application/database testing.Deploy changes to testing and production environments using change management/release management policies and procedures.Manage installations, patching and monitoring of development, test and production application environments.Responsible for application catalog and maintain all implementation plans, implementation manuals and other essential technical documentation as per department standards.Ensure corporate data is secured in accordance with IT security policies.DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEMinimum 3 years of Microsoft SQL Database Administrator experience with large, highly available and/or high-transaction databases in a clustered environment.Microsoft SQL design and implementation.Experience with deploying SSIS/SSAS packages.SQL database design, database tuning and health monitoring.Experience with Microsoft System Centre Operations Manager (SCOM) administration.Experience with MS Team Foundation Server (TFS).Active Directory Security Management.Website management and marketing.Microsoft Windows Server Operating System.Microsoft Analysis Server.Experience with Adobe.Able to work as part of a team and independently.Strong analytical and problem solving skills.Willingness to acquire new skills as technology grows.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.This is a permanent role located in Toronto, ON with an annual salary of $85,000.00 plus bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr