Database Administrator

Harvey Nash UK; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash Group partners with a Global Sports and Entertainment organisation delivering fan experiences through TV/Media and Live events. They are scaling their Data and IT Systems team and seek an experienced Database Administrator (Python, PowerShell, SQL) responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, security, performance and availability of database systems.

Key duties include installing and upgrading platforms such as SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB; monitoring

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL, PostgreSQL and relational databases.
• Scripting and automation including PowerShell, Python and T-SQL.
• Extensive knowledge of database backup, recovery, replication and high availability solutions.
• Understanding of database security principles and access management.
• Familiar with Cloud database platforms such as Microsoft Azure SQL.
• Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade and maintain database platforms.
• Monitor database performance and manage security and user access controls.
• Create and maintain IT systems documentation across the department.
• Manage projects through lifecycle, meeting deadlines and engaging stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO27001, SOX and internal security policies.

Skills

SQL

PostgreSQL

Relational databases

PowerShell

Python

T-SQL

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Azure SQL

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Database Administrator - Permanent

Partnered with a Global Sports and Entertainment organisation who are pioneers at delivering innovative fan experiences through TV/Media and Live events.
They are scaling their Data and IT Systems team looking for an experienced Database Administrator (Python, PowerShell, SQL ) responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, security, performance, and availability of the Database systems.

Scope of role:

• Provide the installation, configuration. Upgrades and maintenance of database platforms by utilising Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostreSQL, MongoDB.
• Monitor database performance alongside implementing and managing database security and user access controls.
• Create and maintain documents for IT systems and assist building on documentation process across the department.
• Manage projects through lifecycle, ensuring deadlines are met whilst keeping stakeholders engaged throughout.
• Compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR, ISO27001, SOX and internal security policies.

Skills:

• Strong experience with SQL, PostgreSQL and relational databases
• Proven experience scripting and automation including PowerShell, Python and T-SQL.
• Extensive knowledge of database backup, recovery, replication and high availability solutions.
• Understanding of database security principles and access management.
• Familiar with Cloud database platforms such as Microsoft Azure SQL
• Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Factory knowledge

If this opportunity aligns with your background and career aspirations please share your details to [e-mail] , your latest CV and availability for a call.