Database ManagementDuration: 12 Months (CTH)Location: Houston, TXJob description:BS/BA degree or equivalent experience5+ years of experience as MS SQL Database AdministratorProficiency in installing and configuring complex database management system environments, creating and maintaining databases as well as backup and recoveryDemonstrated ability to implement automated process to improve database system reliabilitySkill at troubleshooting complex problemsBackground in IT infrastructure, including systems or network administrationProficient knowledge of programming languages, including Python, Javascript, SQL,.NET, Perl and TSQLUnderstanding of the software development lifecycle, including Agile development methodologyAbility to collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish common goalsHands on experience on database high availability solutions like log-shipping, database mirroring, replication, clustering and AlwaysON.Using PerfMon/Profiler solved low-level SQL Server bottlenecks like dead locks/long running queries.Proficiency with PowerShell/Python scripting skillsExperience in upgrading SQL Server software to new versions and applying service packs and hot fixes.Proficient or willing to learn cloud database (e.g. Azure, AWS)