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Job Description:
Aon is a global leader in risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human capital and management consulting, and outsourcing with more than 43,000 employees in 500 offices in more than 120 countries. We integrate customized services, leverage expertise across industries and apply business knowledge to our clients' strategic goals. Aon helps clients anticipate how change intersects with opportunity. Each of our clients has unique business needs, so we have developed expertise for a complete range of business processes, products and industries. Aons account and relationship managers form a comprehensive perspective of our clients organizations, matching our expertise to their business strategy.
We are looking for an experienced and professional Database Administrator to design, install, monitor, maintain, and performance tune production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their accompanying software.
This position sits in our Hatboro, PA office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers.
Work with application development staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, capacity planning and quality assurance policies and procedures.
Create models for new database development and/or changes to existing ones.
Work with Tech support for installation and configuration of relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity.
Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems.
Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.
Create, or support creation of, required reports in response to business user needs.
Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
Perform database transaction and security audits.
Participate and contribute as a positive role model to the IT Department and to the organization as a whole.
Ensure proper documentation of releases for database changes, & maintain a script library.
QUALIFICATIONS
College degree in the field of computer science and/or 7 years equivalent work experience.
3 years experience with SQL Server, DB/2 experience a plus
Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.
Project management experience.
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards and products as required.
Highly self motivated and directed.
Keen attention to detail.
Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Strong customer service orientation.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Strong background in data warehousing
Coding experience in C#.NET, HTML, ASPX, XML go to the front of the line.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimal travel may be required to Center City Philadelphia
Non-standard business hours required occasionally to perform tests and updates off business hours.
This position offers flexiblity to work from home occassionally
For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com.
Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V
DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Education: Bachelors
Additional Information
Position type: Full Time
Ref Code: 22699_2
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Applicant Category: Professional
Requisition Code: Work at home
Two Initials of Recruiter: bw
System Date: 05/01/2008
System Time: 15:42:39
Document Name(40): Database Administrator
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