Didn’t he know you were irreplaceable? I’m guessing “no”.

That means a lot comming from an MCM.. Thank you!

Nice summary!

·SQL Development –ability to write and troubleshoot complex SQL Code and design ( stored procs,functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints ) using modern techniques.

·Extensive and advanced knowledge of TSQL language.

·Ability to analyze SQL execution plans and understand the component parts.

(Redundant request, they already asked for Extensive ability in
SQL)

·Willing and able to learn the insurance business including gaining a working knowledge of financial related data loads as well as other operational uses of the data.

(A warning sign that you will be potentially overloaded with work you weren’t extensively
trained in because they’re too cheap to hire.)

·Ability to evolve to become a subject matter expert of the databases used by the applications

(If they have to evolve into an expert, then they weren’t looking for one in the first place.)

·Strong experience in Database Administration in SQL Server ( 2005, 2008 )

(Ok, Do you want strong Development or Administration skills? Make up your mind..)

·Knowledge of SQL Server 2012 features, improvements and upgrade issues in preparation for
upgrades to the new version company-wide next year.

(In other words, they want an expert in 2012 as well but are too chicken shit to
post it to not seem overdemanding)

·Working Knowledge of SSIS. Practical experience preferred.

(Once again..)

·Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues,
blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues etc.

(Ummm, once again, do you want a developer or administrator?? There’s a difference)

·Experience in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

(Ummm Repeated yourself lately?? Redundant)

·Ability to detect and troubleshoot SQL Server related CPU,memory,I/O, disk space and other resource contention.

(Repeated requirements to a trained eye shows human resources needs improvement)

·Strong knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, DBCC commands, Clustering, Database mirroring, Replication.

Sounds like Broken Record….
In other words, you want to hire someone that knows it all..good luck with that..