Title: Database Administrator
Rate: $65/hr
Location: Lansing, MI
Note: This is a contract on W2. THIS IS NOT OPEN TO C2C.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with a strong background in both Sybase ASE 15.7 and SQL Server environments. This is a long-term contract position with the potential for full-time employment. The ideal candidate will assist with our current Sybase environment and support the ongoing transition to a fully SQL Server-based infrastructure over the next three years. You will work closely with senior DBAs to execute after-hours tasks and assist with weekly data fixes, as well as provide support for our SQL Server environment, including disaster recovery and clusters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide DBA support for Sybase ASE 15.7 running on Solaris within an X86 hardware environment.
- Assist with routine DBA tasks including weekly data fixes and after-hours implementations.
- Develop and manage CRON jobs and perform command-line tasks in a Unix environment.
- Support the ongoing migration from Sybase to SQL Server.
- Assist SQL Server DBAs by offloading tasks related to Windows Server-based SQL Server environments.
- Perform troubleshooting and issue resolution for database systems.
- Work with clusters and disaster recovery in development, test, and production environments.
- Participate in on-call rotation after the initial training period, assisting from Saturday morning to Monday morning, when necessary.
- Collaborate with senior DBAs to implement changes and updates in a formal change control environment.
Required Skills and Experience
- Experience working with Sybase ASE 15.7 in a Unix (Solaris) environment.
- Strong Unix/Linux command-line skills and experience managing CRON jobs.
- Familiarity with SQL Server and Windows Server environments.
- Understanding of database clustering and disaster recovery processes.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex issues independently.
- Familiarity with formal change control environments.
Desired Experience
- Previous experience migrating from Sybase to SQL Server.
- Experience working with Azure SQL environments.
- Knowledge of database version upgrades in SQL Server environments.