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NTT DATA, Inc.; Hove; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is hiring a Microsoft SQL and cloud database engineer, specialist or architect to sustain SQL Server environments and cloud-based database services across hosted, private-cloud and public-cloud setups.

You will ensure database availability, security, performance and recoverability, while supporting modernization and migration initiatives and documenting technical decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and cloud database services.
• Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and database security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor database availability, performance, capacity and backup status.
• Resolve incidents involving database services, jobs, connectivity, storage and performance.
• Install, configure, patch and upgrade SQL Server environments.
• Administer cloud database services and configurations.
• Perform backup, restore and recovery activities.
• Support high availability, replication and disaster-recovery solutions.
• Conduct performance analysis and tuning.
• Maintain access controls, encryption, auditing and security configurations.
• Support migrations and modernization initiatives.
• Automate recurring administration, monitoring and reporting.
• Contribute to lifecycle planning and technical documentation.
• At L5, define database architecture, modernization patterns and cloud-adoption standards.

Skills

SQL Server

Always On

Azure SQL

Cloud monitoring

Backup & DR

Security & IAM

Performance tuning

PowerShell & T-SQL

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Microsoft SQL and cloud database engineer, specialist or architect supports Microsoft SQL Server and cloud-based database services. The role maintains database availability, security, performance, recoverability and operational compliance across hosted, private-cloud and public-cloud environments.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor database availability, performance, capacity and backup status.
• Resolve incidents involving database services, jobs, connectivity, storage and performance.
• Install, configure, patch and upgrade SQL Server environments.
• Administer cloud database services and associated platform configurations.
• Perform backup, restore and recovery activities.
• Support high availability, replication and disaster-recovery solutions.
• Conduct database performance analysis and tuning.
• Maintain access controls, encryption, auditing and security configurations.
• Support database migrations and platform-modernization initiatives.
• Automate recurring administration, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Contribute to lifecycle planning and technical documentation.
• At L5, define database architecture, modernization patterns and cloud-adoption standards.

Technical knowledge

• Microsoft SQL Server.
• SQL Server Always On and related high-availability technologies.
• Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance.
• Cloud database monitoring and management.
• Backup, restoration and disaster recovery.
• Database security and access management.
• Performance optimization and capacity planning.
• PowerShell, T-SQL and automation.

Relevant certifications

• Microsoft Azure database-administration certification.
• Microsoft Azure solutions-architecture certification.
• Relevant data-platform or cloud-security certification.

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About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.