The Senior SQL Database Administrator will support the business in achieving its strategic objectives within the Data Services Business Unit.
Description:
- As a Senior SQL Database Administrator in the Business Unit team, you will be responsible for consulting with clients on complex information technology challenges.
- Microsoft SQL database administrator will be responsible for the upkeep of Client SQL environments on premises and in the cloud with minimal downtime.
- The job will require an organized self-starter that can support clients and work within the larger team to better the service delivered to the clients.
Qualifications:
- Required (not-negotiable):
- Minimum of 6+ years’ experience in Microsoft SQL Server technologies (2012 and later), having acquired the necessary certifications.
- Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems as area of specialization or equivalent
- Advantageous (nice to have):
- ITIL Foundation certification
Knowledge:
- Required (not-negotiable):
- Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies
Advantageous (nice to have):
- Understanding of Managed Services, and the ability to manage enterprise level environments, whilst adhering to service level agreements and levels of reporting.
- SAFE Agile training completed or working knowledge
- Understanding of Project Management concepts.
- Specialized presentation skills to a senior/strategic audience
- Understanding of MSF and MOF.
- Development skills in SQL including report writing and SSIS package development.
- Application development skills.
- PowerShell proficiency
- AZURE experience, setup, configuration and troubleshooting.
- SQL 2019 DBC experience.
Additional Must-Haves:
- Must be willing to work overtime when required.
- Must be willing travel to customer sites as and when required.
- Own transport essential.
Send a detailed copy of your CV to Bonita ([Email Address Removed] – replace the AT with @)
Should you not be contacted within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful