Database Administrator

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Job Title:Database Administrator

Location:Brussels

Required Security Clearance:NATO Secret

Start Date:15 June 2020

End Date:18 December 2020

Requirement Description

*The daily operations and maintenance of the various database services and their related infrastructure

*The provision of second line database support to the Service Centre;

*Monitoring performance of the DBMS systems and implementation of the required measures ensuring an optimal performance and availability of the database services;

*Implementing the defined backup strategy for all database systems and the execution of tests ensuring that a valid recovery plan is in place;

*Working closely with the other sections as required when resolving incidents or planning and implementing changes to the systems;

*Assisting in defining and implementing an upgrade strategy to keep the DBMS environment current;

*Implementing required configuration changes following a formal change management process;

*Implementing appropriate security measures and ensuring that systems are developed adhering to business continuity standards;

*Acting as a Subject Matter Expert;

*Ensuring that all actions taken are accurately documented in accordance with the ITIL standards & procedures;

*Writing procedures and technical documentation to be shared with other CSU staff members;

*Writing, testing and using software scripts that automate repetitive work or in response to "data mining" requests;

*Responding rapidly and accurately to multiple tasks and unexpected situations under pressure with minimal supervision;

Skills and Experience

*At least 8 years recent experience with database administration activities in a large scale ICT service-oriented environment;

*Expert knowledge of SQL server RDBMS/Reporting/Integration Services in its various versions is essential;

*Experience with SQL Server deployments on Microsoft Clusters (availability groups - fci cluster)

*Good knowledge of Windows technology such as Windows 2012 Server and Active Directory;

*Strong problem solving and analytical capabilities to analyse database related problems and ability to think beyond the database space;

*Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Perl);

*A good awareness of access security and knowledge on security policies implementation;

*Have a very good general knowledge of IT hardware and software;

*Good written and verbal communication skills.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd is an HMG Approved Consultancy and operates as an IT & Engineering Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency, depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International Computer Consultants Ltd (Recruiter Awards for Excellence - Best IT, Best Public Sector & Gold Awards) and the most prestigious award that any business can receive The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2015.