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SQL DBA
Job type: | Contract |
Contact name: | Gary Simpson |
Contact email: | gary.simpson@change-digital.co.uk |
Contact phone: | 0141 5668922 |
Job ref: | 134840 |
Published: | 11 months ago |
Expiry date: | 08 Apr 2024 00:59 |
Are you an experienced Microsoft SQL DBA ?
Do you have a strong understanding and experience supporting a production database estate of SQL Server up to and including SQL Server 2019 ?
This is a 6 month Inside IR35 (Umbrella) contract paying up to £500 per day.
You can work remotely as long as you are happy to travel to Newcastle for the occasional team meeting.
Your experience should include:
- Experience of undertaking SQL Server database builds, patching and upgrades (up to and including 2019)
- ITIL Service Management awareness (Change, Incident & Problem Management processes)
- Strong technical expertise and decision-making skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for team deliverables
- Experience of SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery using Clustering and Always On including setup, troubleshooting and support
- Experience with SQL Server and Windows server patching
- Experience with SQL Server backup, recovery and housekeeping.
- Clear evidence of ability to prioritise multiple activities in a rapidly changing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong working knowledge of PowerShell or scripting and automating tasks
- Understanding of SQL Server architecture to Microsoft standards
Advantageous skills:
- A demonstrable track record working with large and complex database environments
- Experience of ServiceNow and managing configuration items
- Experience using and building new pages on Apex using various information sources
- Experience with TDE (Transparent Data Encryption)
- Production and route to live environment experience
- Documenting and implementing all SQL configuration change
- Experience in either the banking sector or Financial Services
- An MCSE Certification for SQL Server Administration or equivalent
For more information get in touch asap on 0141 5668922