Database Administrator

Hereford
1 month ago
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New Requirement for a Database Administrator & Senior Database Administrator for a 6-month contract in Herefordshire.

Applicants must have active DV Clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership & Management: Oversee and mentor a small team of Database Administrators, providing guidance, training, and support.

  • Database Administration & Maintenance: Provide technical support for MariaDB (MySQL) databases, ensuring optimal performance and availability.

  • Backup & Disaster Recovery: Implement and oversee database backup and recovery strategies to mitigate data loss.

  • Monitoring & Performance Optimization: Track system performance and identify bottlenecks affecting database efficiency and data integrity.

  • Incident & Problem Management: Troubleshoot database-related incidents and implement proactive solutions to minimize downtime.

  • Capacity Planning: Monitor and forecast database storage and performance needs, ensuring scalability.

  • Upgrades & Patch Management: Plan and execute major database upgrades and periodic patching to maintain system stability.

  • Database Logging & Monitoring: Configure and manage database logs for integration into a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) solution for monitoring and security compliance.

  • High Availability & Failover Management: Monitor, maintain, and orchestrate manual failover and failback procedures to maintain uptime.

  • Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts using SQL, Bash, or Python to automate database maintenance and monitoring tasks.

  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain database build and upgrade documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for the team.

  • Testing & Validation Support: Oversee execution of test scripts for database validation and performance assessment.

    You will have:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Database Administrator (DBA).

  • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and manage a technical team.

  • Expertise in MariaDB or other relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server).

  • Experience with backup and disaster recovery strategies for databases.

  • Knowledge of database tuning, indexing, and query optimization.

  • Understanding of networking protocols relevant to databases (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing).

  • Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) tools, preferably ServiceNow.

  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

  • Knowledge of ITIL/ITSM principles and best practices.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

    Desirable Skills:

  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as CIS benchmarks or ISO 27001.

  • Hands-on experience with high availability clustering and replication.

  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies.

  • Experience with automated patch management in database environments.

  • ServiceNow environment experience is desirable.

  • Experience transitioning systems to service

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