Next Step Systems/Chicago, IL
Database Specialist/Sybase
Looking for Sybase Expert to join highly successful firm.
The Database Infrastructure team plays a crucial role in managing the firm's database management systems. Working closely with other infrastructure groups and development DBAs in each business, the team is primarily tasked with the availability and performance of all firm databases.
As a member of Database Infrastructure, you will work with several database platforms that support the firm's OLTP and Data Warehouse applications including Sybase ASE, Sybase IQ and Microsoft SQL Server. Each DBA is assigned to a primary business and will be exposed to all businesses through on-call support activities.
Responsibilities include database software installation and upgrades, performance monitoring, security implementation, data recoverability, capacity planning, SQL capture, database maintenance processes, and the collection of and reporting on infrastructure assets and meta data.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to learn new technology and concepts, maintain a whatever it takes' attitude, and proactively seek opportunities to add value, improve efficiency and increase productivity. You will work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment where you will be challenged and empowered to provide quality support and database solutions to highly technical financial systems.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree (preferably in the concentration of Computer Science or MIS).
Expert level Sybase skills.
Strong knowledge of database concepts including database design, backup and recover, database maintenance.
DBA experience with OLTP and Data Warehouse systems.
Experience programming in Scripting languages such as Korn Shell, C-Shell, Perl, PowerShell.
Experience in Linux or UNIX operating systems, Microsoft OS and Office applications.
Ability to manage multiple top priority projects.
Highly motivated and a self starter.
Strong communication and analytical skills including the ability to interact with management.
Intellectual curiosity and passion for solving business and IT problems using technology.
Jobs, Chicago, Illinois, Sybase, Database Specialist, Database Administrator, DBA, database administration, SQL Server, data warehouse
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Hours: Full Time
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