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Database Administrator Full Time, Permanent Crawley, West Sussex (Hybrid Working - 1 day a week in Office) We're motivated by helping people to save for their future. Everything we do is about fairness and simplicity, rather than profit. And we know that delivering an exceptional service is only made possible by the outstanding individuals that work for us. That's why we actively support our employees' career progression and wellbeing by providing: benefits and rewards learning and development opportunities social facilities and events opportunities to contribute to community a caring, supportive environment led by our company values. As a Database Administrator, you will develop and maintain an effective IT Database function that supports the needs of the group's activities. Provide effective access to the corporate data and to maintain the security and integrity of the data items and their control environment. Deliver guidance, support and system solutions to enable continued operation and growth of the business, be able to action all aspects of the IT business continuity plans as and when required. Responsibilities: Responsible for installation, upgrading, monitoring and tuning of database software (SQL Server) Controlling Backups and Recovery of Databases and associated software. Monitoring the integrity and security of the corporate databases escalating/reporting any issues or security breaches as appropriate. Implement and monitor the group's access control policy in line with legal and company requirements. Advise the on selection/acquisition of Database Software, establish and manage database standards providing advice, guidance and support as required. Provide assistance and support to the IT Development team with database design and implementation. Manages the accuracy, integrity and security of data ensuring compliance with Data Protection and company policy. Implements escalation procedure for important and urgent issues that may impact on the IT availability in the business. Where required, contribute to workload and workflow of all the IT staff which enables the department to achieve KPl/service levels. Qualifications: Experience in Microsoft environments. Database design and optimisation. SQL Server database operating experience. Organise and prioritise work activities. Manage, configure and optimise Database environment. Microsoft certification or equivalent in Database administration. Perks: Our people are our strength so finding ways to value and reward them is important to us. That's why we offer an award-winning pension - it's what we're good at - plus health care cover, an onsite gym, access to a personal trainer... even the odd massage. And if they're feeling peckish after all that activity, they can always refuel in our subsidised restaurant or grab some free fruit - we get a big delivery every week. Discover more of People's Partnership employee benefits including our training programme, which is designed to give our people the support they need to develop a fulfilling career. Disability Statement: People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best "you".
SQL Server Database Administrator Hybrid Model: 3 days per week in Central London, 3 days remote Working Hours: On call aspect to the role, standard office hours other than when on-call. KEY SKILLS: SQL DBA, SQL Versions (Up to 2019), PowerShell, Backups, System Monitoring, Patching, Clustering About the Client and the Role: My client, a globally renowned financial organisation, is seeking an experienced and well rounded SQL DBAto join their team on a permanent basis and provide support for their large on-premises database infrastructure. The candidate must have an enthusiastic attitude and motivated approach to work, as well as a desire to continually learn about new technologies. The workload is expected to be heavily BAU focussed. Core Responsibilities: Ensure that all database servers are backed up maintaining data integrity and minimising potential loss. Conduct regular testing of backups to verify our ability to meet the business's recovery plan and ensure timely data restoration in case of a disaster. Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities, to optimise alert settings and minimise false alarms, ensuring efficient and accurate monitoring of server performance. Perform routine patching of SQL Servers in compliance with the clients' patching policy, including both scheduled updates and emergency patches as needed. Raise and manage change requests for implementing necessary changes to both production and non-production SQL Server environments. Implement database change scripts provided by third-party vendors to ensure smooth integration and functionality. Address audit and risk findings promptly to enhance security and safeguard the integrity of the firms MS SQL estate. When faced with performance issues, analyse and identify the most effective solutions, whether through hardware upgrades, server configuration adjustments, or optimising index and query performance. Maintain comprehensive documentation of the company's database environment to ensure transparency and facilitate efficient management. Fine-tune T-SQL queries to enhance performance and optimise database operations, promoting overall system efficiency. Candidate Requirements: Strong track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing highly available, large-scale customer-facing systems in a 24x7 operational environment. Extensive expertise in configuring and maintaining clustering, DR, and high availability solutions to ensure system resilience and uptime. Proven commitment to automation, utilising tools such as Ansible or similar automation frameworks to streamline and optimise operational tasks. Proficiency in version control systems, including Git and GitHub, for efficient code management and collaboration. In-depth understanding of database security principles and best practices, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data. Strong familiarity with enterprise monitoring solutions and associated operational support processes. Comprehensive knowledge of Windows clustering technologies, Always-On configurations, and high availability architectures to support robust system resilience. KEY SKILLS: SQL DBA, SQL Versions (Up to 2019), PowerShell, Backups, System Monitoring, Patching, Clustering To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Database Administrator (SQL/Oracle) Grangemouth (Onsite) £50,000 benefits My client a global company with 36 businesses across 29 countries and 194 sites worldwide. Is looking for a SQL DBA to work on site at their Grangemouth office. We are looking for a talented Database System Administrator (DBA) for a permanent role in our applications support team. Reporting to the Applications Team Leader, you'll maintain our Oracle and MS SQL database estate for optimal performance, security, and integrity. Responsibilities include software patching, policy creation, and collaboration with stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers. Travel to Grangemouth is required, and you'll participate in the IT Apps team on-call rota. Key Accountabilities Technical support and development tasks Define business requirements in collaboration with stakeholders Support IT Strategy and drive service improvements Complete project activity tasks with the project manager Maintain a Cybersecurity standard compliant database estate Kry skills Oracle Database Administration skills (from 10g onwards) SQL Server Administration skills (SQLSERVER 2008 onwards) Proficiency in Oracle RMAN configuration and management Extensive knowledge of backup and recovery operations DBMS monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization skills Experience in SQL, PL/SQL, and T-SQL development and tuning Familiarity with middleware systems (IIS, Websphere, Weblogic) Deployment and environment management experience Scripting and development skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Experience in database design or data architecture principles Benefits include: 34 days of holiday, Benefits Platform (discounts on high street stores, etc.), Up to 20% Discretionary Bonus Opportunity, Contributory Pension (employer contributions), Free On-site Gym & Classes, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity leave, Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle to Work Scheme