Sql & Oracle Senior Database Administrator (It)

The role of the Oracle and SQL Server Database Administrator involves providing high-level technical database administration and support for both on-premise and cloud-based enterprise systems within the department. This includes tasks such as installing, configuring, patching, upgrading, managing and monitoring databases, as well as any related third-party software.

Requirements include:

• SQL Server DBA - SQL Clustering, backup and recovery, monitoring, maintenance, SSRS, SSIS and Patching;
• AWS infrastructure - SQL Server, other DB types (Postgres / Aurora), supporting infrastructure, EC2, RDS, FSx and S3; and
• Azure Infrastructure - SQL Server and Azure managed databases;

Preferred (But not mandatory):

• Oracle on Exadata / Data Guard / Clustering / Containers / OCI;
• Working with Outsource Service Provider;
• Agile tools such as Jira\Confluence;
• Resolve complex problems involving database products;
• Assist in the design and implementation of enterprise database enterprise monitoring and management products to ensure service availability;
• Assist in the design and implementation of Database Backup, High Availability and Disaster Recovery technologies;
• Advise and provide recommendations and solutions to the Principal Team Leader (Database Services) regarding future direction, technical support and issues resolution for Database related infrastructure and services;
• Develop & enhance procedures and processes within the Database Services team to improve the level of service provided to clients;
• Contribute to the development of policies within the database environments;
• Maintain knowledge of the technical interdependencies within the database environments;
• Provide advice and guidance to software maintenance and project teams on data modelling and best practise use of database products;
• Provide advice, effective mentoring and skills transfer activities that contribute to a high-performance Database Services team;
• Perform release and change management activities on behalf of the Database Services team;
• Provide database management skills for operational and business projects as required; and
• Current and varied experience across public and private sector is highly desirable.

Duration:

Initial 4 month contract with potential of 12 month extension.

If this seems like an opportunity you might be interested in, please call Amy McAuley at u&u on 07 3232 9*** quoting reference number 34777. Alternatively, to submit an application, please click below.

Please submit your resume in Word format only.