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| Job Ref: | 41296 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | DC Metro Area |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Other |
| Industries: | Computer/IT Services |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Arlington, Virginia (VA) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. TNC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Senior MS SQL Server DBA position will be acting as primary Database Administrator for the planning, installation, configuration, tuning, recoverability, and production rollout of TNC's BlackBaud CRM (BBCRM) system. He or she will serve as one of TNC's primary technical resources for SQL Server database administration, architecture design and deployment practices, and must be capable of facilitating knowledge transfer throughout the department. This individual must not only be able to collaborate effectively with both TNC's internal IT department and BlackBaud's external support staff, but they will also inherit joint-responsibility in meeting the implementation deadline. This position reports directly to the Manager of Enterprise Database Operations and does not supervise any staff. A summary of the individual's duties is listed below: DUTIES I. DBA activities:
II. Define & Develop DBA Processes & Operational Procedures
III. Technical Advisory Role to TIS Staff and Internal Customers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The individual must be able to oversee all SQL Server-related aspects of the BBCRM product installation in multiple database environments during the project deadline. They should possess strong technical knowledge of all aspects of the MS SQL Server RDBMS, an understanding of the SQL Server database architecture and how it interacts with the host operating system, and the demonstrated ability to perform all types of administration activities including advanced troubleshooting. Network configuration and connectivity between database environments, performance tuning activities, and the ability to administer and configure SQL Server backup and recovery operations is required. Experience with data migration between SQL Server and other database architectures is highly desirable. In addition, the following requirements will be necessary:
BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. TNC TO APPLY To apply to position number 41296, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 9, 2013. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. You must click "submit" to apply for the position. You may select "save for later" if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process |
| Post Date: | 07/16/2013 |
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