Sr Prin. Database Administrator - MS SQL DBA

Ability to adapt to changing working conditions and work assignments, to be open, and motivated to learn and adapt new ideas and concepts, and to work independently or as part of the team to work on multiple tasks.

Ability to multi-task and provide deliverables within fixed timelines and under pressure, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives.

Capable of clear and sound reasoning, with a demonstrated ability to use good senses, and sound judgement in practical matters.

Understanding of systems analysis, systems architecture, and systems engineering principals such as TOGAF - The Open Group Architectural Framework, Zachman/Taxonomy, Federal Enterprise architecture, or Gartner Methodology.

Working knowledge of the principals of Systems/Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Demonstrated experience with fundamentals, principals, and processes related to change control for information systems.

Knowledge of testing fundamentals, the creation of test plans, and processes to ensure the identification, tracking, and remediation of bugs, errors, and defects.

Experience supporting software and hardware for business use, analyzing problems and assisting customers with issue resolution, and exercising best practices to monitor and conduct preventive and routine maintenance on business systems.

Understanding of IT infrastructure components including desktop/server-class hardware, software, network and telephony.

Understanding of information system security fundamentals and principals, including security protocols, encryption and access management to ensure adherence to regulatory/compliance requirements.

Working knowledge of basic analytics/statistical principles, and the ability to synthesize complex information into an easy to understand manner.

Knowledge of business workflow and associated terminologies, and the ability to document them with industry standard tools such as Visio or PowerPoint.

Ability to work with customers and vendors to analyze problems, determine appropriate courses of action, and identify root causes and resolutions.