Database Administrator

Vallum Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm is seeking a Database Administrator with expertise in server decommissioning. Responsibilities include evaluating systems for decommissioning, ensuring data backup and migration, and maintaining compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate should be skilled in database management and automation through scripting. This role offers the chance to work on critical data management tasks within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in managing databases with a focus on decommissioning-related requirements.
• Skilled in Shell Scripting (Bash, Python) to automate decommissioning tasks.
• Strong understanding of storage management and secure data wiping techniques.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate Servers for decommissioning based on operational and business requirements.
• Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data before shutdown.
• Disable associated services, applications, and scheduled tasks to ensure a clean decommissioning process.

Skills

Database Administration

Scripting & Automation

Storage & Data Security

Networking & Access Control

Backup & Recovery

ITIL & Compliance

Job description

Database Administrator with decommissioning

• Server Decommissioning Specialist
• Identify and evaluate Servers for decommissioning based on operational and business requirements.
• Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data before shutdown.
• Disable associated services, applications, and scheduled tasks to ensure a clean decommissioning process.
• Revoke user access and update security policies to maintain compliance and data integrity.
• Unmount storage volumes, securely wipe disks, and shut down operating systems following best practices.
• Ensure adherence to compliance standards and update asset management systems accordingly.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Database Administration: Proficient in managing databases with a focus on decommissioning-related requirements.
• Scripting & Automation: Skilled in Shell Scripting (Bash, Python) to automate decommissioning tasks.
• Storage & Data Security: Strong understanding of storage management and secure data wiping techniques.
• Networking & Access Control: Knowledge of network configurations, Firewall rules, and user access protocols.
• Backup & Recovery: Experience in data backup, recovery, and migration strategies.
• ITIL & Compliance: Familiarity with incident management, change control processes, and compliance documentation.