SQL/Oracle DBA (DV + NPPV3)

LA International; Milton Keynes, Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) in Milton Keynes. The role involves installation and maintenance of SQL and Oracle database systems with expertise in SQL/Oracle development and administration. Candidates must have strong knowledge of database architecture and a good understanding of the Microsoft SQL Server Stack. The position requires a valid DV + NPPV3 security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience in database technologies and SQL/Oracle development.
• Excellent knowledge of SQL Server internals.
• Strong knowledge of database architecture.

Responsibilities

• Installation and configuration of SQL and Oracle DB systems.
• Monitor and tune databases for optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot database connection issues.

Skills

Database technologies

SQL/Oracle development

Database administration

Performance monitoring

Microsoft SQL Server Stack

Linux

Job description

Our client is looking for a DBA with experience in database technologies and good understanding of SQL/Oracle development.

This is a contract role initially for 6 months with good possibility of extension. Please note that this role is fully onsite - 4 days per week in London and 1 day onsite in Milton Keynes.

Due to the nature of the role DV + NPPV3 clearance is required.

Essential Experience Required

• Experience in database technologies and a good understanding of SQL/Oracle development and scripting tools; Oracle DB Architecture, Performance, Database Installation & Configuration
• Experience in database administration, including back‑ups, maintenance, performance monitoring and troubleshooting, security management, patch management
• Experience in implementing high availability setups such as Always on HA, Mirroring, log shipping and Microsoft Clustering
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft SQL Server Stack - SSMS, SSAS, SSIS & SSRS
• Experience working on Linux
• Able to work to tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server internals and core database functionality (indexes, schemas, triggers, etc.)
• Good understanding of database architecture and database design

With a view to carrying out the following

• Installation, configuration, maintenance, performance of DB systems - SQL and Oracle
• Monitor & maintain and tune databases to optimise availability of server as well as troubleshooting performance
• Creating suitable database alerts as well as proactively monitor and respond to alerts
• Troubleshot performance and connection issues
• Build environments based on standards and best practices that would align to operational and business requirements
• Monitor database maintenance scripts for backups, index rebuild/defragment, and database statistics
• Producing, maintaining, and ensuring backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly
• Application implementation, IT application and applications support, technical support, problem solving, technical documentation, communication
• Support of application installation, configuration, maintenance
• Availability for out of hours support as part of a support rotation

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 18 weeks.

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