SC Cleared DBA Specialist

Hays plc

Leicester, UK

4 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.reed.co.uk

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Apache Tomcat Cloud Database Databases Data Integrity Database Security Database Theory Linux Disaster Recovery Java Virtual Machine (JVM) PostgreSQL Microsoft SQL Server

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SQL Azure MongoDB MySQL NetApp Applications Data ONTAP (Server Appliance) Oracle (Applications) Windows PowerShell Ansible SQL Stored Procedures SQL Databases Scripting Google Cloud System Availability Database Optimization Database Performance SC Clearance Amazon Relational Database Service Database Replication

Requirements

Ability to be on call evenings/weekends for P1/P2 incidents (paid extra)

SC Clearance is a must.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) Specialist to join our team. The DBA Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of our critical database systems. This role requires a deep understanding of database technologies, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to ensuring data integrity and availability. Responsibilities:Develop and maintain database schemas, tables, indexes, and stored procedures. Ensure database scalability and performance. Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and patching. Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues. Manage database security and access control. Implement and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Skills:

Proven experience as a DBA Specialist or similar role.
Strong understanding of database concepts and principles.
Proficiency in one or more database management systems (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Experience with database performance tuning and optimization.
Knowledge of database security best practices.
Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus.
Experience with scripting languages (esp. PowerShell) is highly desirable.
Experience with database replication, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
Awareness of Apache Tomcat & JVM
Experience of overcoming VLDB challenges.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Strong understanding of SQL.
Knowledge of operating systems, such as Linux and Windows.
Experience with Automation such as Ansible.
Some working knowledge of NetAPP OnTap and SnapCenter is highly desirable.