SQL Database Administrator - Hiring ASAP

Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: £500 per day

Key Skills:

• A strong understanding and experience supporting a Production database estate from an SQL Server database perspective (versions up to and including SQL Server 2019)
• Experience of undertaking SQL Server database builds, patching and upgrades (up to and including 2019)
• ITIL Service Management awareness (Change, Incident & Problem Management processes)
• Strong technical expertise and decision-making skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for team deliverables.
• Experience of SQL Server High Availability and Disaster Recovery using Clustering and Always On including setup, troubleshooting and support
• Experience with SQL Server and Windows server patching.
• Experience with SQL Server backup, recovery, and housekeeping.
• Clear evidence of ability to prioritise multiple activities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of PowerShell or scripting and automating tasks
• Understanding of SQL Server architecture to Microsoft standards

• A positive "can-do" attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• A demonstrable track record working with large and complex database environments
• Experience of ServiceNow and managing configuration items
• Experience using and building new pages on Apex using various information sources.
• Experience with TDE (Transparent Data Encryption)
• Production and route to live environment experience
• Documenting and implementing all SQL configuration change.
• Experience in either the banking sector or Financial Services
• An MCSE Certification for SQL Server Administration or equivalent