Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator
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Category: Information Technology
City: Balad, Iraq, , Iraq
Position ID: J0511-0883 - Permanent Full Time

Position Description:

CGI is seeking an experienced Senior DBA for our Iraq location. This individual will provide worldwide technical support for a custom built application and database. Individual should be familiar with Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere and Windows operating systems.

Specific Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to: performance tuning, database backup and recovery, maintenance of database replication, planning and support for database and software releases and updates, analysis of the impact of updates, data upkeep and validation, writing and execution of scripts to facilitate input and output of data, writing and execution of queries on the database, server maintenance and product support in a fast-paced environment.

Individual should have strong SQL skills, to include experience in creating and troubleshooting triggers and stored procedures, and experience supporting production databases in a Windows environment.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and a minimum of 5 years directly related work experience required.

Additional Requirements:
? Strong SQL skills.
? Be Drug Free.
? Experience managing databases.
? Knowledge of microsoft operating systems.
? Knowledge of Internet Information Services.
? Familiarity with Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere.
? Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access)
? Good interpersonal skills.
? Ability to plan and prioritize work.
? Ability to perform scanning and database plan management input.
? Ability to work independently in an autonomous environment.
? Leadership skills.
? Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
? U.S. Citizenship Required.
- Must be able to complete CONUS Replacement Center requirements.
- Security+ Certification or must be able to obtain within six months.
- Secondary Computing Environment Certification's (MCTS, etc) or be able to obtain them within six months.
- Ability to successfully complete the CGI Federal Background Investigation to include; 50 State Criminal, Education and Employment; Additionally, your ability to successfully complete a Credit and/or Driving Records Checks may be conducted if required by the contract for continued employment.
- Candidate must be able to obtain required US Government and or (list country) Government background checks.

Certain operations may require the individual to lift and move computer and other equipment of approximately 50 lbs in weight, as well as being able to push a wheeled dolly with multiple computer systems loaded. The individual must be able to perform duties in extreme weather (dusty, arid, high and low temperature). The location is in an austere environment. Travel may also be required to support contingency military operations in remote/austere physical environments. Position may require bending, kneeling, or crawling to get to cables under and behind furniture. Additionally, the position will call for the employee to climb onto military equipment and or vehicles to engage in data validation.
The individual is required to be in good health and be able to pass medical examinations as dictated by the U.S. Army.


Additional Requirements: Position requires 4 years of related database experience as well as the ability to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills & abilities. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field is strongly desired. Security clearance preferred. Working knowledge of US Army Property Accountability procedures desired.

At CGI, we?re a team of builders. We call our employees members because all who join CGI are building their own company - one that has grown to professionals located in 100+ offices worldwide. Founded in 1976, CGI is a leading IT and business process services firm committed to helping clients win and grow. We have the global resources, expertise, stability and dedicated professionals needed to achieve results for our clients - and for our members. Come grow with us. Learn more at www.cgi.com.

This is a great opportunity to join a winning team. CGI offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. Benefits for full-time, permanent members start on the first day of employment and include a paid time-off program and profit participation and stock purchase plans.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Skills:


* Database Administrator
* SQL