SQL Database Administrator

Overview:DatamanUSA is looking for a SQL Database Administrator for our direct client based in MD. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a quick learner with excellent people skills.Job Details:Job Title: SQL Database AdministratorLocation: Baltimore, MDDuration: 6 monthsRequired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:*) Knowledge of principles and practices of database development, management, warehousing and administration.*) Knowledge of hierarchical and relational database management system software programming languages.*) Knowledge of operating system software.*) Knowledge of database security practices to monitor, control and evaluate user access, logons, permissions and related variables.*) Knowledge of methods for ensuring, protecting and resolving problems involving the security of information systems.*) Knowledge of archival, back-up and recovery methods.*) Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server.*) Experience with Azure SQL (Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance), including security administration, monitoring, and backup/recovery in Azure.*) Familiarity with Azure data tools such as Azure Data Factory or Azure Database Migration Service for moving data from legacy systems into SQL Server.*) Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.*) Ability to interview users and extract pertinent information for development of database query system and report generation, database model design and upgrades.*) Ability to implement, control and evaluate database management systems.*) Ability to prepare user documentation and train users in database capabilities and procedures for accessing data.*) Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.*) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:*) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information systems, computer science or a related field and two years of experience in database management, including performance optimization and troubleshooting, and implementing, maintaining and controlling hierarchical or relational database management systems.Equivalencies:*) An equivalent combination of education and experience.Skills:Knowledge of principles and practices of database development,management,warehousing and administration.,Knowledge of hierarchical and relational database management system software programming languages.,Knowledge of database security practices to monitor,control and evaluate user access,logons,permissions and related variables.,Experience with Azure SQL (Azure SQL Database or Managed Instance),including security administration,monitoring,and backup/recovery in Azure.,Familiarity with Azure data tools such as Azure Data Factory or Azure Database Migration Service for moving data from legacy systems into SQL Server.