Qualifications/Job skills - 4+ years administering SQL server environments - Excellent knowledge of Operating system platform & scripting/automation - Manage database indexing/maintenance plans - Ability to understand clients needs and suggest solutions to address the clients requirements - Ability to evaluate and install new software releases, patches and system upgrades - Development and execution of database security policies, procedures and auditing-experience with database authentication methods, authorization methods, and data encryption techniques - Monitor and optimize system performance; implement, configure, and troubleshoot database instances; and replication, partitions, storage, and security for SQL versions 2005 and 2008 - Support and manage backup and recovery procedures for all MS SQL Server database systems according to industry best practices. - Excellent troubleshooting skills