Document Controller Administrator - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Vector Media

Description

NewExciting Opportunity for Database Administrator to join a nonprofit near Liverpool- hybridworking

• Havea good understanding of structured querylanguage(SQL).
  
• Haveexperience of one or more of the following mainstream databasestechnologies, MS Access, SQL Server, Ingres,Sybase, Progress,MySQL,Solaris.
  
• Haveexcellent attention to detail with the ability to work underpressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflictingpriorities.
  
• Havethe ability to work using own initiative as well as being anexcellent team player who can work flexibly to meet businessrequirements.
  

Thisa job that offers true satisfaction

Youll find our client to be an organisation that is focused on beingan employer of choice where people thrive and your voice is trulyheard. Working with us, you ll enjoy competitive pay 44,339- 48,583DOE , a wide range of benefits, flexible working, employee offers,and the chance to learn valuable new skills. We empower our peopleto do great work by investing in learning, personal development andtechnology.

ENJOYTHEREWARDS

Workingwith us, you ll enjoy competitive pay DOE, 28 days holidays plusbank holidays, a wide range of benefits, flexible working, and thechance to learn valuable new skills.Our clientempowers their people to do great work by investing in learning,personal development, andtechnology.

BACKGROUND

• Accountablefor the proactive monitoring, support, maintenance, and ongoinghousekeeping of all Group databases, whether developed internallyor by a third-partyprovider.
  
• SubjectMatter Expert for design, maintenance, and support of a range ofdatabases and database technologies and tools to industrystandards, responsible for the operational performance, integrity,and security of thedatabases.
  

Youwill develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to the Group sdatabase operational standards and controls includingmanagement, archiving, backups, recovery,monitoring and alerting, with input into Database TechnologyReferenceArchitectures owned by the IT Architecturefunction.

Aswell as Installing and upgrading the database server andapplication tools, running validation checks,allocatingsystems storage, and planning futurestorage requirements, and modifying the database structure, asnecessary, from information provided bythe Project Delivery team, third parties and as a result ofproactive healthchecks.

YourRole

• Develop,maintain, and ensure adherence to the Group s database operationalstandards and controls including management, archiving, backups,recovery, monitoring and alerting, with input into DatabaseTechnology Reference Architectures owned by the IT Architecturefunction.
  
• Assistthe Project Delivery and IT Architecture database design teams;advising on industry best practice, data security, integrity, andoptimising performance, and provide approval on database designfunctionalspecifications.
  
• Installand upgrade the database server and application tools, runningvalidation checks, allocating systems storage and planning futurestorage requirements, and modifying the database structure, asnecessary, from information provided by the Project Delivery team,third parties and as a result of proactive healthchecks.
  
• Enrolusers and maintain system security ensuring compliance withdatabase vendor licenseagreement.
  
• Controland monitor user access to the database, monitoring and optimisingthe performance of the database, planning for backup and recoveryof database information, maintaining archived data, backing up andrestoring databases and contacting database vendor for technicalsupport.
  
• Respondto monitoring feedback and manage alerts to minimise disruption toservices, working to agreed rotas covering 24x7x365, meeting agreedOperations Level Agreements (OLAs) and Service Level Agreements(SLAs) asappropriate.
  
• Accountablefor the definition, design, implementation, and continuousimprovement of proactive monitoring and alerting of thresholds indatabase efficiency and performance, and as required, undertakingremedialactions.
  
• Adhereto Data Architecture and Information Security controls therebysustaining the security and integrity of the data. The RiversideGroup Limited Registered Office: 2 Estuary Boulevard, EstuaryCommerce Park, Liverpool L24 8RF A charitable Registered Societyunder the Co-operative and Community Benefits Societies Act 2014
  
• Creatingcomplex query definitions that allow data to be extracted andcommunicated in a controlled and secure manner and guide technicalcolleagues as required on best practice/how to input and extractdata.
  
• Providerisk assessment as input to Change process requests for change, andonce authorised, through the change process change, updatingexisting production/livedatabases.
  
• Providesecond/third-line incident support and meet the incident servicelevel agreements as advised by the Service Desk and fulfil standardservice requests as communicated by the ServiceDesk.
  
• Maintainknowledge of industry standards and best practice to ensure optimalIT services, solutions, and processes across theGroup.
  
• Contributeto the continuous improvement of IT processes andprocedures.
  
• Respondflexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertakeother duties when required to support the effective operation oftheservice.
  
• Ensurethat all information security requirements, including dataprotection, are met in accordance with the Group s policy,procedures, and statutoryrequirements.
  
• Ensurethat health and safety requirements are met in accordance with theGroup s policy, procedures, and statutoryrequirements.
  

Essential

• Understandingof structured query language(SQL).
  
• Knowledgeof relational database management systems (RDMS) (e.g. MicrosoftSQL or MySQL), object orientated database management systems(OODBMS) and XML database managementsystems.
  
• Knowledgeof structured query language (SQL) e.g. SQL/PSM or Transact-SQL.General understanding of distributed computing architectures, e.g.Client-server model, operating systems e.g. Windows or Linux,storage technologies andnetworking.
  
• Goodknowledge of routine maintenance, recovery, and handling failoverof adatabase.
  
• Experienceof database software, tools and webapplications.
  
• Up-to-dateknowledge of technology and the Data ProtectionAct.
  
• Abilityto work well in a fast-paced environment, where the technology isconstantlychanging.
  
• Experienceof defining and, adherence to development standards tools andtechniques.
  
• Typically,the role owner will have experience of one or more of the followingmainstream databases technologies, MS Access, SQL Server, Ingres,Sybase, Progress, MySQL,Solaris
  
• Customerfocused with excellent written and verbal communication skills,with the ability to work at all levels within thebusiness.
  
• Resultsdriven with strong analyticalskills.
  
• Excellentattention to detail with the ability to work under pressure,deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflictingpriorities.
  
• Strongproblem-solvingskills.
  
• Abilityto work using own initiative as well as being an excellent teamplayer who can work flexibly to meet businessrequirements.
  
• Commerciallyaware with a focus on continuous improvement and the ability todrivechange.
  

Ifyou re the kind of person that wants to do a really great job andmake a difference to our customers, we think you ll love it here.Sound like a challenge you d like to takeon?

NEXTSTEPS

Pleaseforward your full CV along with availability to interview/start andsalary expectations for more information and a confidentialchat.

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