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Windows\SQL Administrator
Healing the healthcare system starts with you. It starts with the chain of events you initiate when you work with McKesson Provider Technologies - a chain that extends across the country and results in millions of people getting more from their healthcare.
McKesson Provider Technologies delivers comprehensive solutions with the power to change the way healthcare is provided. Our capabilities extend beyond healthcare IT software to include automation and robotics, business process re-engineering, analytics and other services that connect healthcare providers, physicians, payors and patients across all care settings. Over 50 percent of U.S. hospitals use our solutions on a daily basis. We're also a leader in solutions that manage complex financial information and optimize resources and supply chain management. Ultimately, we're helping the system run smoother so that healthcare works for all of us.
Position Description
The Managed Services Organization's SystemCare support organization is looking for talented Windows/SQL Administrators to help service a clinically-focused customer base. The Windows/SQL Administrator will support critical patient care systems by providing proactive database administration, communicating with a defined customer base and addressing reactive needs. This position requires experience with SQL2005 and SQL2008 environments.
The ideal candidate will have in a 24x7 highly available, on-call Windows environment. In addition, this candidate will have a demonstrated ability to install and configure SQL on Windows platforms, establish basic security settings, understand basic HW configuration, provide assistance with diagnostics and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities:
Provides maintenance and administration of Windows Server and SQL Server side of OS layer
Fixes issues at OS and DBA level along with backup, restore, recovery, as well as performance turning and analysis
Full Lifecycle management of SQL Server implementations in a clustered/replicated/virtualized environment
Maintain database architectures and strategies to ensure performance, availability, integrity and security of client databases
Support database definition, structure, documentation, long range requirements, operational guidelines
Monitor and improve database performance and capacity utilization to provide high database availability and redundancy
Plan and execute future expansion requirements including installation, testing, upgrades and patches when needed
Manages system issues, upgrades, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and replication
Install, configure, upgrade, and manage SQL Server
Takes calls on the queue one day a week or more as required
Supports multiple customers and servers (up to 20 or more unique hospitals, up to 200 or more systems)
Prioritizes competing demands effectively
Provides on-call support on a rotating on-call basis (appx. 4 -5 weeks per year)
Learns relevant McKesson and some 3rd party applications and the impact to patient care
Minimum Requirements
4+ years experience with operating system administration, support, maintenance of SQL Server (2008, 2005) and Windows Server 7, 2008 r2 or NT, clustered environments, some Server 2003. SQL experience should include reindexing, server rebuild and maintenance. Experience in fixing complex issues at OS and DBA level along with backup, restore, recovery, as well as performance turning and analysis is required.
The candidate should demonstrate a detailed knowledge of Microsoft Windows and SQL database definition, structure, documentation, long range requirements, operational guidelines and protection strategies. Must have strong team focus, customer service, work ethic and excellent communication skills.
Additional Knowledge & Skills
Clustered SQL server experience is a plus
Disaster Recovery experience - backup recovery, scheduling and configuring SQL backups to disk.
Hardware (HW) configuration a plus
Familiarity with SAN environments a plus- multipathing, LUN sizing, HBA Cards and Drivers as examples.
Experience working with 3rd party vendors such as EMC VMWare, Microsoft to open and troubleshoot issues a plus
Familiarity with VMWare 4.x, configuring / installation / troubleshooting a plus
Education
4-year degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
Certifications/Licensure
MSCE and/or MCDBA preferred
Physical Requirements
General Office Demands
Benefits & Company Statement
We believe you should be rewarded for the important work you do. For that reason, you'll receive a competitive compensation and benefits package when you join our team.
It starts with you. That's a simple sentence but it says a lot. It reminds each one of us that what we do matters. Every single McKesson employee contributes to our mission - whatever your title, whatever your role, you act as a catalyst in a chain of events that helps millions of people all over the globe. By connecting and improving the business of healthcare, we're helping to ensure that millions of patients get the treatment they need. And by choosing a career with McKesson Provider Technologies, you'll join a team of passionate people working together to improve lives and advance healthcare.
At McKesson, we believe we can empower healthcare. And it all starts with you.
As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare. Learn more about our opportunities at mckesson.com/careers.
Agency Statement
No agencies please.
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McKesson
At McKesson, we've been empowering healthcare-and employees-for more than 175 years. As the nation's industry leader, we touch the lives of patients in virtually every aspect of healthcare.
We empower our customers by combining innovation, technology and strong relationships to deliver vital supplies and solutions. Ranked in the top 20 on the FORTUNE 500 with more than $100 billion in annual revenue, we also have the resources to empower our employees. Because at McKesson, we know that empowering healthcare starts with you.