Postgres SQL Server / Oracle DBA Needed - Rackspace Hosting - San Antonio, TX

Re: Postgres SQL Server / Oracle DBA Needed - Rackspace Hosting - San Antonio, TX

Mentioning the job location and citizenship / work authorization 
requirements might be useful - this list is read by people all round the 
world.

cheers

andrew

Shelby Ruff wrote:
>
> Greetings All,
>
> I’m a Sr. Recruiter with Rackspace Hosting and wanted to inform you of 
> the following position if you or anyone you know has any interest. 
> Thank you for your time.
>
> *_Database Engineer IV (SQL Server DBA / Postgres Oracle)_*
>
> *Rackspace Hosting Named #43 on FORTUNE 2009
> List of “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America*
>
> Rackspace is the world's leader in hosting. We deliver 
> enterprise-level managed services to businesses of all sizes and kinds 
> around the world. Serving more than 31,000 customers in eight data 
> centers worldwide, Rackspace integrates the industry's best 
> technologies and practices for each customer's specific need and 
> delivers it as a service via the company's commitment to Fanatical 
> Support®. We serve as an extension of our customers' IT departments, 
> enabling them to focus on their core business. We got started in 1998 
> and since then Rackspace has grown more than 50 percent a year. There 
> are currently over 2,600+ Rackers around the world serving our customers.
>
> Rackspace's Information Services department is currently seeking a 
> Database Administrator (DBA) to support our internal systems. The DBA 
> will be responsible for the following:
>
>     * Install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain database instances.
>     * Experience is replication, backup, partitioning, storage and
>       access required.
>     * Ensuring availability of database environment
>     * Proactively monitoring database environment
>     * Performance tuning (index, disk optimization, etc)
>     * Provide trend analysis to management
>     * Data modeling with Logical and Physical design
>     * Architecting HA, DR and Failover database environment
>     * Documenting DB architecture
>     * Managing database security
>     * Performing capacity planning
>     * Implementation and release of DB changes
>     * On call support
>     * Query Optimization
>     * Ability to drive database related projects
>     * Must be a team player
>     * Must be willing to work some late nights
>     * Must be willing to learn new technology
>
> *_The most competitive candidate for the position will have the 
> following:_*
>
>     * 6 years + experience required
>     * Must have experience in Linux or UNIX
>     * Must have experience in SQL Server and /or Oracle (Other RDBMS
>       may be considered)
>     * Knowledge of Postgres or MySQL is a plus
>     * Experience with Nimbus is a plus
>     * Experience managing multiple RDBMS
>     * Practical experience in monitoring and performance tuning
>     * Practical experience in replication
>     * Experience in stored procedures
>     * Experience in managing database security
>     * Must have strong communication skills
>     * Familiarity with leading edge technologies is a plus
>     * Technical certifications a plus
>     * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
>     * Keywords: SQL server, Oracle, DB2, Ingres, Informix, Postgres,
>       and MySQL
>
> /Rackspace Hosting is an Equal Opportunity Employer/
>
> */The above information has been designed to indicate the general 
> nature and level of work performed by employees in this 
> classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as 
> a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and 
> qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job./*
>
>
> Thanks for your time and interest in Rackspace Hosting.
>
> Shelby Ruff
>
> Senior Recruiter
>
> Rackspace Hosting
>
> 210-312-3177 office #
>
> 210-835-8902 cell #
>
> shelby.ruff <at> rackspace.com <mailto:shelby.ruff <at> rackspace.com>
>
> www.rackspace.com <http://www.rackspace.com>
>
> www.rackspacecareers.com <http://www.rackspacecareers.com>
>
> Take a look at our careers site and apply directly... 
> www.rackspacecareers.com <http://www.rackspace.co.uk/recruitment>
>
> Visit my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite if you are interested 
> in networking... www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyruff 
> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyruff>
>
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> Your cooperation is appreciated.
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Re: Postgres SQL Server / Oracle DBA Needed - Rackspace Hosting - San Antonio, TX

Work Location - San Antonio, TX - USA
Work Authorization - must be eligible to work in the USA on a full time
and unlimited basis without any restrictions.  

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Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 9:41 AM
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Cc: pgsql-jobs <at> postgresql.org
Subject: Re: [pgsql-jobs] Postgres SQL Server / Oracle DBA Needed -
Rackspace Hosting - San Antonio, TX

Mentioning the job location and citizenship / work authorization 
requirements might be useful - this list is read by people all round the

world.

cheers

andrew

Shelby Ruff wrote:
>
> Greetings All,
>
> I'm a Sr. Recruiter with Rackspace Hosting and wanted to inform you of

> the following position if you or anyone you know has any interest. 
> Thank you for your time.
>
> *_Database Engineer IV (SQL Server DBA / Postgres Oracle)_*
>
> *Rackspace Hosting Named #43 on FORTUNE 2009
> List of "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America*
>
> Rackspace is the world's leader in hosting. We deliver 
> enterprise-level managed services to businesses of all sizes and kinds

> around the world. Serving more than 31,000 customers in eight data 
> centers worldwide, Rackspace integrates the industry's best 
> technologies and practices for each customer's specific need and 
> delivers it as a service via the company's commitment to Fanatical 
> Support(r). We serve as an extension of our customers' IT departments,

> enabling them to focus on their core business. We got started in 1998 
> and since then Rackspace has grown more than 50 percent a year. There 
> are currently over 2,600+ Rackers around the world serving our
customers.
>
> Rackspace's Information Services department is currently seeking a 
> Database Administrator (DBA) to support our internal systems. The DBA 
> will be responsible for the following:
>
>     * Install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain database
instances.
>     * Experience is replication, backup, partitioning, storage and
>       access required.
>     * Ensuring availability of database environment
>     * Proactively monitoring database environment
>     * Performance tuning (index, disk optimization, etc)
>     * Provide trend analysis to management
>     * Data modeling with Logical and Physical design
>     * Architecting HA, DR and Failover database environment
>     * Documenting DB architecture
>     * Managing database security
>     * Performing capacity planning
>     * Implementation and release of DB changes
>     * On call support
>     * Query Optimization
>     * Ability to drive database related projects
>     * Must be a team player
>     * Must be willing to work some late nights
>     * Must be willing to learn new technology
>
> *_The most competitive candidate for the position will have the 
> following:_*
>
>     * 6 years + experience required
>     * Must have experience in Linux or UNIX
>     * Must have experience in SQL Server and /or Oracle (Other RDBMS
>       may be considered)
>     * Knowledge of Postgres or MySQL is a plus
>     * Experience with Nimbus is a plus
>     * Experience managing multiple RDBMS
>     * Practical experience in monitoring and performance tuning
>     * Practical experience in replication
>     * Experience in stored procedures
>     * Experience in managing database security
>     * Must have strong communication skills
>     * Familiarity with leading edge technologies is a plus
>     * Technical certifications a plus
>     * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
>     * Keywords: SQL server, Oracle, DB2, Ingres, Informix, Postgres,
>       and MySQL
>
> /Rackspace Hosting is an Equal Opportunity Employer/
>
> */The above information has been designed to indicate the general 
> nature and level of work performed by employees in this 
> classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as 
> a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and 
> qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job./*
>
>
> Thanks for your time and interest in Rackspace Hosting.
>
> Shelby Ruff
>
> Senior Recruiter
>
> Rackspace Hosting
>
> 210-312-3177 office #
>
> 210-835-8902 cell #
>
> shelby.ruff <at> rackspace.com <mailto:shelby.ruff <at> rackspace.com>
>
> www.rackspace.com <http://www.rackspace.com>
>
> www.rackspacecareers.com <http://www.rackspacecareers.com>
>
> Take a look at our careers site and apply directly... 
> www.rackspacecareers.com <http://www.rackspace.co.uk/recruitment>
>
> Visit my LinkedIn profile and send me an invite if you are interested 
> in networking... www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyruff 
> <http://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbyruff>
>
> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message (including any attached or
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> expressly indicated, is confidential and privileged information of
Rackspace. 
> Any dissemination, distribution or copying of the enclosed material is
prohibited.
> If you receive this transmission in error, please notify us
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> Your cooperation is appreciated.
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PgSQL/MS SQL DBA needed in San Francisco, CA;

Apton Associates is working with the global leader in brand protection of
enterprises. They offer comprehensive solutions and services that safeguard
revenue, reputation and brands from online risks. The company is six years
old has 175 employees in three states and an office in Europe. They have
signed many Fortune 500 companies and they expect an additional 20% growth
in revenue this year.  

Job Title: Database Administrator;

Position Type; Full-time regular employee with full benefits;

We have an immediate opening for a Database Administrator.

Job Description:
This person is ultimately responsible for the integrity of high-volume
databases and improving the overall system to increase fault tolerance
system and high performance. The position involves administration activities
supporting mission-critical products. The position is highly technical but
involves a day-to-day communications with Development and QA Teams. A good
candidate should have a "can-do" attitude, work well in a cross-functional
environment, must be able to work without tight supervision and lead others.
Candidate should be a self-starter, quick learner and great team player.

Responsibilities include design of the data storage hardware infrastructure,
optimizing and tuning systems for OLTP performance, and query analysis and
profiling. A key task will also involve designing applications with
developers to ensure optimal use of data storage systems. The person in this
role will be expected to use, define, and enforce best-practices in data
management based upon standard industry practices.

Candidate must have proven skills operationally in managing multiple
production server environments, including system monitoring, security
management, schema deployment and lifecycle, system upgrades,
troubleshooting, disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, file system
maintenance, and replicating databases. 

Candidate must have 5+ years experience supporting large, replicated
databases in a 24x7 geographically distributed production environment.

Required Skills and Experience:

Administration
.Expert knowledge of RDBMS concepts including query and data model
optimization covering indexing, bitmaps, query plans, data file
organization, etc.
.Work with developers to understand applications and operational system
parameters and contribute to engineering designs
.Experienced working with large data warehouses
.Administration skills for MS SQL, MySQL, PostgresSQL and Sybase
.Ensures availability and integrity of data
.Hands on day-to-day maintenance and backups
.Oversees replication processes

Preferred skills: 

.Nagios, Moodss and Cacti monitoring (or other comparable tools), 
.Proficient with generating data analysis reports 

Location: San Francisco, CA (near Bart and Caltrain)

Please indicate if you require sponsorship to work in the US? Work
Authorization - must be eligible to work in the USA on a full time and
unlimited basis without any restrictions.

If interested please call or send your formatted resume to; 

Email; mapton (at) aa-technical-recruiter.com

Mark Apton
Apton Associates
408 241-1603
www.AA-Technical-Recruiter.com

If this is not a match for you, please consider forwarding this to
interested parties. We pay for referrals.

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PostgresSQL DBA Needed in ATL for Web Security Company

Sr. and Lead and CTO Engineering Roles - Game Companies

PostgresSQL DBA posting

Job opportunity at Northwest Computer Support

I don't know anything about it, just stumbled across it...

To see the job details, please go to http://www.npost.com/job.jsp?jobID=102431.

Postgresql Database Developer
Position Type:  Full-Time
Company Name:  Northwest Computer Support
Location:  Washington-Seattle
Date Posted:  March 31, 2009

We are seeking a PostgreSQL specialist for a privately held company in Seattle, WA. 

Required: 

* 2+ years database development with PostgreSQL 

* Experience in 24x7x365 environment with near zero-downtime 

* Provide expert level database design and modeling 

* Significant background in creating complex functions/stored 

  procedures and SQL scripts (PL/pgSQL) 

* Understanding of database normalization concepts 

* Experience in logical and physical database design and 

  implementation 

* Experience with database system scaling 

* Experience with database tuning for performance 

* Strong analytical skills 

* Capable of working independently with minimal supervision 

Desired: 

* Experience with PostGIS extension, or other geospatially 

  aware database 

* Scripting experience (python, perl, etc) 

Overall benefits:  employee medical, life ins, 401K , dental vision, 9 holidays, 6 fixed and 3 floaters.
Tuition assistance and flex time.  PTO 13 days and after 3 years 18 days. 

About Northwest Computer Support 

Founded in 1977, Northwest Computer Support (NWCS) is a leading provider of IT services and network
solutions for companies in the Northwest. Headquartered in Tukwila, Washington, NWCS specializes in
delivering exceptional IT services and support to small and mid-size businesses. As one of the fastest
growing solution providers in the U.S., on CRN's Fast Growth List for 2007, and active member of the Ingram
Micro VentureTech Network, NWCS offers expertise across a wide variety of areas including proactive
management, monitoring, security and integration services, network and infrastructure support,
application development, onsite professional services and professional staffing and recruiting services.

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PostgreSQL DBA - Immediate need in White Plains NY

Software Engineer Summer Internship, Boston