Database Administrator & decommissioning

TieTalent; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Database Administrator for a 4-month contract. The role involves server decommissioning, backup and migration of data, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates must have over 13 years of experience in database administration, proficient scripting skills, and a strong understanding of data security. The role requires on-site work in Milton Keynes for 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in Database Administration.
• Proven expertise in decommissioning processes.
• Strong scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate servers for decommissioning.
• Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and standards.

Skills

Database Administration

Shell Scripting (Bash, Python)

Storage Management

Networking & Access Control

Data Backup & Recovery

ITIL & Compliance

Job description

Overview

Urgent Contract Database Administrator with decommissioning

Duration: 4 months initial

Inside IR35

3 days onsite in Milton Keynes office

+13 Years of experience required

Responsibilities

• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet