Location: Bristol | Salary: Negotiable |
Sector: Defence, Nuclear, Engineering | Specialism: |
Type: Contract | Contact: Beth Currid |
Database Administrator
Bristol OR Milton Keynes
6 Month Contract
Brief
Database Administrator needed to join an industry leading aerospace organization who provide specialist solutions and systems for each branch of the armed forces (air, sea, land). As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for building, supporting and evolving database platforms within a wide range of MOD and Government based programs.
It's desirable for the successful Database Administrator to have in-depth experience in more than one database stack (SQL, Oracle etc.) and have strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux/Windows operating systems.
What the role entails:
Some of the main duties of the Database Administrator will include:
- Management and administration of existing production and non-production database environments; production support, and management of associated system components.
- Perform database design, modification, development, security, backup, tuning, and maintenance activities.
- Analyze and resolve application performance issues in coordination with customers and other Database Administrators (DBA).
- Ensuring integration of SOW requirements and project plans between major project activities.
- Documenting processes and procedures, ensuring compliance client and partner database standards, practices and methodologies inclusive of security, hardware, software, and configuration management.
What experience you need to be the successful Database Administrator:
- In-depth experience in more than one database stack (SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL etc.)
- Knowledge of UNIX/Linux/Windows operating systems.
- Familiarity with shell scripting is required.
- Knowledge of database backup/recovery techniques including database clustering techniques on varied database technologies.
- Knowledge of working within the defence sector would be a significant advantage.
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Database Administrator to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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