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PFH Technology Group are seeking a Database Administrator to join one of our key clients to be fully remote in Ireland.
Overview:
A skilled and experienced Database Administrator is required to support a range of strategic projects involving SQL Server environments. This role involves managing, maintaining, and optimizing databases while ensuring performance, security, and reliability standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide database support for upgrades, assessments, and migrations
* Offer expert advice to stakeholders on all aspects of database management
* Perform troubleshooting and resolution of database-related issues
* Conduct daily monitoring of the database estate
* Implement and enforce SQL Server security best practices
* Manage new database builds, upgrades, and server migrations
* Perform database backups and restores as required
* Install service packs, cumulative updates, and patches
* Monitor and maintain storage resources and database maintenance plans
* Utilize DBA tools for deployment and management tasks
* Conduct health check assessments of the SQL database estate
* Identify and document SQL Servers/Databases
* Record configuration details, versions, dependencies, and backup status
* Validate backup integrity and test restore processes
* Analyze storage and configuration needs
* Execute database migrations to new environments
* Configure new SQL Servers and instances
* Apply patches and updates
* Transfer databases and create rollback plans
* Ongoing monitoring of the database environment
* Decommission outdated or redundant servers
Minimum Requirements:
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in SQL Database Administration
* Experience managing and monitoring replicated SQL databases
* Strong knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning
* Familiarity with business continuity strategies related to database systems
* PowerShell scripting (desirable)
* Proficiency in creating stored procedures, views, and functions
Personal Attributes:
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Ability to work independently and take initiative
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
* High attention to detail
* Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
* Collaborative and professional approach when interacting with stakeholders
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Administrative, Information Technology, and Consulting
Industries: IT System Data Services and Data Infrastructure and Analytics
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