Administrator 2, Database (SQL)

Job Location: US-NJ-ParsippanyReference Code: 185927 Learn more about T-Mobile At T-Mobile, we help customers connect with the people who matter most in their busy lives. That takes new ways of thinking and an appetite for challenge every day.Our IT, engineering and product development team members develop products that excite today's wireless users, enable our rapidly growing network and help to define the future of our dynamic industry. It takes smart minds to create simple, user-friendly solutions, manage the IT and network infrastructure, and keep the focus squarely on our customers. The challenges can be complex, but the rewards are genuine from career growth to a corporate culture that respects those who are not afraid to do things differently. If you're drawn to innovation and a high-energy environment, you belong at T-Mobile. Together, we can do great things. Administrator 2, Database (SQL) At T-Mobile, we're looking for the next big idea. Yours. Around here, if you've got daring ideas about how we can better serve our customers—and the follow-through to back them up—you've got our attention. At T-Mobile, you'll work hard, be inspired to dream big, and have our full support in your quest to reach your professional potential. The fact is, we want the most talented people on our team, so it just makes good business sense to be 100% committed to your success. Every aspect of our company culture, from training to recognition programs, is designed to encourage you to learn, innovate, contribute, and achieve. Sound too good to be true? ...Come see for yourself. Welcome to T-Mobile! Primary Duties and Responsibilities: * Database administration position involving management of multiple SQL Server databases in a highly dynamic environment. Work as part of a team in support of operational and project related activities. Provide technical and operational support to other departments and teams as required in support of business objectives. * Display strong inter-personal and communication skills. * Provide 24x7 on secondary level on call support * Provide troubleshooting for applications and systems and technical support for database related project activities. * Provide advice and guidance to development team as regards stored procedures, TSQL statements, DTS packages, physical and logical database layout. * Monitor all production processes for problems and errors, provide resolution to these issues. Additionally monitor SQL Server performance and provide index, statement tuning recommendations for improved performance. * Implement development code into stage / production environments. * Maintain documentation necessary for ongoing support of all processes. Qualifications & Competencies: * Expert knowledge in SQL Server and related disciplines * Strong ability to multitasks and effectively manage multiple competing priorities * Competence with backup and recovery concepts and procedures. * Good knowledge of log shipping, DTS, jobs, SQL logs and replication * Competence with various monitoring and tuning tools such as profiler, SQL Diagnostic Manager * Knowledge of data normalization * Advanced knowledge of most SQL utilities such as BCP, DTS etc * Advanced knowledge of T-SQL and ability to write procedures, functions and triggers * Minimum 3 years working with SQL Server 2000 * Minimum 3 years working in a production datacenter environment * Minimum 2 years working with Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 * Minimum 1 years experience working with monitoring and reporting solutions in SQL Server * Industry certification (MCP in SQL Server related discipline) or equivalent experience required * Able to work nonstandard hours including nights and weekends as needed * Ability to travel as needed T-Mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce. T-Mobile is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We strongly support diversity in the workforce. If interested, please apply online here. The benefits of teamwork Career growth, personal recognition and diversity are all part of our high-energy culture. Team members enjoy competitive pay, generous paid time off, wicked-cool wireless discounts, education assistance, medical/dental, a superior company-matched 401(k) plan, training and development and more!