Database Administrator

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Job Title: Database Administrator

We are looking for a Database Administrator to develop, implement, and maintain the 24/7 corporate database infrastructure for the organisation. The role also involves supporting the enterprise-wide server and storage infrastructure, computer information systems, applications software, and web-based service delivery.

1. Design, implement, maintain, and support the database and associated infrastructure to ensure a robust, reliable, efficient, and secure operation of the systems and services.
2. Undertake key responsibilities and provide backup cover across the team, such as for selected server and storage infrastructure, operating systems, application software, and web-based service delivery, including effective liaison with contracted external suppliers and ensuring alignment with agreed technology and enterprise systems strategy, service requirements, security arrangements, and data exchange and inter-operability requirements.
3. Install, configure, and upgrade database systems and applications software as required, including server virtualisation where applicable.
4. Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
5. Monitor and manage systems performance and usage, taking baselines, recording trends, and initiating prompt and appropriate actions to resolve faults and problems, maintain services, and increase capacity when required.
6. Implement, monitor, and maintain standards, services, access arrangements, and security measures.
7. Test and implement new technologies and services in accordance with strategic development priorities and service requirements, collaborating with other teams.
8. Plan and test systems business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements, including documentation, risk registers, diagrams, and action scripts.
9. Assist the Head of IT Operations with the analysis, evaluation, and procurement of hardware and software solutions for development and maintenance needs.

What you'll need to succeed

• Substantial proven practical expertise and experience in supporting large corporate systems and applications in a large enterprise networked environment at an appropriate level of responsibility.
• Experience within the education sector is desirable but not essential.
• Proven knowledge of server operating systems and virtualisation techniques.
• Specialist understanding, expertise, and experience relevant to key responsibilities.
• A good understanding of systems and services supporting learning, teaching, research, and university administration.
• Solid understanding of information security principles and best practices.

Experience in:

• Windows and SQL server systems, Active Directory
• Novell Netware systems, Zenworks, e-Directory
• SUN Solaris Unix systems, NIS+
• Lotus Domino
• MS Exchange and mail services
• Web servers, Apache, Tomcat
• Experience with the Oracle suite
• Data warehouse infrastructure and data archive solutions
• Storage area networks and volume management
• Anti-virus software
• Technical architectures and development environments including JAVA, .NET, and Visual C++

What you'll get in return

A permanent role paying up to £53,000 per annum plus benefits. The role is based in Hertfordshire with hybrid working options available.