Job Description

An SQL Server Database Administrator manages the SQL Server to successfully store, organise and access data. Server DBA's analyse the organisation's data management, input and security needs and help develop tools that support data access and information security.

You'll need to have a good understanding of relational database design and demonstrable, practical experience in SQL and Technical System Support.
Your role will be varied and challenging and will include:
* System administration
* Enhancements
* Configuration
* Fault finding
* Bug fixing
* System design and build
In a customer and multi-stakeholder facing role you will:
* Be technically competent in your field, with the academia behind you and working knowledge to support this - Essential
* Be able to interact and communicate with all stakeholders at all levels, both verbally face to face and written
* Have credibility in the delivery of your skills
* Have a proactive approach to all support issues. Knowing your systems inside out, you've the ability to foresee and resolve the issues before they arise
* Understand how to write process documents and the knowledge to share, execute and advise
* Have the versatility to work with a number of business critical systems, whether in-house built or procured
* Possess the ability to work within challenging timescales
Systems Supported
* SQL Version 2012 and higher - SQL Cluster - SQL Mirror and Replication
* Windows Server 2016 / Windows 10 for desktops and user laptops
* CAD (999) / PTS / IUC (111) / Estates / Finance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* A degree in Computer Science, Business IT or equivalent * Previous experience working in a systems/database administration/support and troubleshooting role * Detailed knowledge of SQL/Server configuration and Microsoft Database Applications * System & Database continuity planning and testing * System Technical Support * Own, investigate and see through to resolution incidents assigned to the team * Involvement in project work, including scoping requirements and creating technical documentation