Database Administrator - Production & Development

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement effective monitoring to ensure the good health of the SQL (SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS) estate and respond to errors and warnings where appropriate
• Provide front-line database administration and support for client facing applications
• Participates in development, maintains, evaluates and documents administration of systems tools and related strategies
• Implement effective security processes and procedures
• Assist developers and other SQL users with the troubleshooting of SQL performance issues (working with internal and third party teams) where relevant
• Ensure all databases servers are backed up in a way that meets the Recovery Point Objectives
• Install and configure new SQL servers
• Be responsible for SQL Server patching
• Document and maintain details of the SQL Server estate
• Administer and deploy database (and related) changes where required

Required experience & Competencies

• SQL Server 2008 (R2), 2012, 2014 (SQL, SSIS, SSRS, SSAS)
• TSQL Scripting
• Performance Tuning
• Strong analytical, problem solving approach.
• Project and time management skills required – ability to multi-task and self-organise.
• Clear communicator (verbal and written) with ability to explain complex issues clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Team player, committed to sharing knowledge and further learning.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with all external, and internal, contacts.
• Knowledge of key applications relating to SQL Server including Citrix / VM Ware
• Lloyd's of London insurance market knowledge will be viewed favourably