Senior SQL Server DBA, Trading or Financial Experience Required - Work From Home

Senior SQL Server DBA, Trading or Financial Experience Required - Work From Home We are seeking a talented and self-motivated Senior Database Administrator to join a growing IT team. This position requires experience administrating MS SQL Server (creating indexes, DB maintenance, backups/recovery, etc.). This position also requires DDL experience. This position is 100% Remote. Senior SQL Server DBA Responsibilities: - Provide 24/7 support for firm critical databases. - Perform troubleshooting, resolution and root cause analysis for database and application specific incidents. - Perform schema design, capacity planning and change control management tasks. - Execute database baselining, benchmarking, performance analysis and tuning. - Maintain and enhance database maintenance routines. - Work with company technical leads and development teams to create and execute project plans in line with customer expectations and company strategic goals. - Execute database backup and recovery operations, database patching and upgrades and implementation of database security policies. - Integrate SQL systems with third-party tools and environments. - Document policies, processes and procedures. - Cross-train members of the organization on how to use databases effectively and efficiently. - Support other key initiatives as the business dictates. Senior SQL Server DBA Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year university in computer science, information science or related technical field. - 5+ years of DBA experience. - Experience administrating MS SQL Server (creating indexes, DB maintenance, backups/recovery, etc.) is required. - DDL experience is required. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. - Highly organized, self-motivated, able to multi-task, able to work independently as well as a team player. - Solid project management skills; able to take a project from inception to completion. - Knowledge of database design methods and techniques. - Knowledge of database security methods and procedures. - Understanding of ETL best practices across the enterprise. - Experience in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profile and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tools. - Expertise of High Availability and Disaster Recovery options for MS SQL. - Experience in implementing operational automation utilizing a coming scripting language. - Knowledge of indexes, index management and statistics. - Experience with database backup, restore and recovery models. - Exposure with Linux in conjunction with PostgreSQL and MySQL is a plus. - Experience with a programming language such as .Net, C#, C++ is preferred. - MCTS, MCITP, MVP certifications are a plus. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE. Keywords: Chicago IL Jobs, Senior SQL Server DBA, Senior Database Administrator, DBA, MS SQL, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Performance Monitor, SQL Profile, Scripting, Linux, PostgreSQL, MySQL, C#, .Net, C++, MCTS, MCITP, MVP, Trading, Financial, Remote, Work From Home, Chicago Recruiters, Information Technology Jobs, IT Jobs, Chicago Recruiting Home"Senior SQL Server DBA, Trading or Financial Experience Required - Work From Home