Database Support Engineer

Sysmaster Corporation is seeking experienced Database Support Engineers to provide support for our world-class Voice over IP billing application.

Excellent opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment!

Job Description

The Database Support Engineer will be responsible for providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 level support and troubleshooting for production databases and servers. He/she will work with Tier 1 support engineers to handle escalated issues in a timely and professional manner. The Database Support Engineer will also be responsible for assisting developers with documentation of new and existing database and system procedures.

Responsibilities of the position include:

  • Administer SQL Server databases, including reports, replication, performance enhancement, lock management, tuning and optimization, backup and recovery, security and data migration.
  • Handle ticket escalations from Tier 1 level support.
  • Create and update operational application reports, including all related stored procedures, tables and views.
  • Update reports and business documents when schema changes are made for a new release.
  • Write scripts to convert legacy data and table structure to SQL Server.
  • Provide expert database application administration.
  • Troubleshoot database-related problems.
  • Script and update business document requests.
  • Analyze data constraints.
  • Write scripts for system administration and backup.

The successful candidates will have:

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent field.
  • Strong system administration skills for Redhat Linux.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience administering Sybase and Linux.
  • Experience supporting and configuring major Internet host/network services including, but not limited to: Web (Apache, http, SSL, etc.), Mail (IMAP, sendmail, postfix, etc.), DNS, NFS, Databases (Sybase, MSSQL, etc.) and Java.
  • Good understanding of relational database structure and design.
  • Experience in Perl and Shell scripting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

As part of the hiring process, candidates will be required to take a Linux and/or Database knowledge test!

We offer:

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
  • Fast management career track for the right people.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and small company attitude.
  • Casual work environment.

Contact:

If interested, email cover letter and resume to: sup.job@sysmaster.com

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.

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