Description
The Database Specialist is responsible for the administration of all retained production, test, development and training environments running MSSQL databases.
The role will also work alongside the trusted partner to deliver the remaining database services, reporting into the relevant workstream Database Manager. The role requires daily involvement in Change Management, Performance Management, Capacity Management, Security Management, Compliance and Governance as well as 2nd/3rd line technical escalation for incidents and problems.
The Database Specialist will work with projects to build and review new database technology and review work carried out by trusted partners. The role also requires participation in a call-out rota for P2, P1 and MSO incidents.
Key Accountabilities:
Provide technical capability, support and maintenance for the database based platforms and processes across the group including the delivery and documentation of the following:
Escalated on-call 24x7x365 support
Operational, initiative and project based activities
Capacity and availability management
Performance management
Obsolescence management
Patch and vulnerability management
Technical design and implementation
Licence & Vendor management
Backup & Disaster recovery management/capability
Database security and hardening
Audit & Compliance
Provide key input into solution design, strategy & roadmaps
Resource management, covering both permanent & contract resource (on & offshore).
Specific Skills & Abilities:
Expert experience of core database technology products so that this role can act as a technical consultant.
Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration
SQL Server Integration Services
SQL Server Reporting Services
Windows Cluster
Active Directory
Significant knowledge of SCOM
Thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of SQL coding
Knowledge of backup and restore
Experience managing site-to-site disaster solutions.
Understanding of the telecoms and media business sector
Understanding of the IT and Transformation processes
Relevant industry experience in an operational environment
Qualified in one or more ITIL/Project Delivery methodologies
Proven track record of managing multiple complex project deliveries simultaneously.