SQL / Azure DBA - Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office

Role - SQL / Azure DBA

Type - Contract

IR35 - Inside

Location - Hybrid, One day a week in an office in Crawley

Responsibilities

The main purpose of this role is to develop and maintain an effective IT Database function that supports the needs of the group's activities.

• Provide effective access to the corporate data and to maintain the security and integrity of the data items and their control environment.
• Deliver guidance, support and system solutions to enable continued operation and growth of the business, be able to action all aspects of the IT business continuity plans as and when required.
• Responsible for installation, upgrading, monitoring and tuning of database software (SQLServer)
• Controlling Backups and Recovery of Databases and associated software.
• Monitoring the integrity and security of the corporate databases escalating/reporting any issues or security breaches as appropriate.
• Implement and monitor the group's access control policy in line with legal and company requirements.
• Advise the on selection/acquisition of Database Software, establish and manage database standards providing advice, guidance and support as required

Skills

• Experience in Microsoft environments. Database design and optimisation.
• MS Azure Experience
• Azure managed instance, PAAS
• SQL Server database operating experience.
• Organise and prioritise work activities. Manage, configure and optimise Database environment.
• Microsoft certification or equivalent in Database administration.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.