Database Administrator

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

182209877

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client in the manufacturing sector has an EE opportunity available for a Database Administrator in the Johannesburg area.

Requirements:

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information systems or related field
3+ Years’ experience in database administration, information technology, database architecture and related disciplines
MCSE/MCSA certifications preferred
Excellent project management methodology knowledge (Waterfall and Agile)
Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools
Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring standards
Understanding of relational and dimensional data modeling
PowerShell and Unix shell scripting skills, batch command and task scheduling
Familiarity with SSAS, SSIS, SSRS
Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments
Experience with database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, Azure SQL)
Experience in database backups, restores and recovery models and related backup technologies (VEEAM)
Experience in high availability and disaster recovery options for MSSQL servers
Experience with cloud services (Microsoft Azure) a plus
Good understanding of fail-over cluster instances (FCI) and high availability groups
Good understanding of fail-over cluster instances (FCI) and high availability groups
Experience with SQL server replication (Merge and transactional)
Good understanding of networking and troubleshooting tools
Experience in indexes, index management, and statistics
Excellent verbal, telephonic and written communication

KPAs:

Install and maintain the performance of database servers.
Develop processes for optimizing database security
Set and maintain database standards
Manage database access
Performance tuning of database systems
Install, upgrade, and manage database applications
Ensure all database servers are backed up in a way that meets the business’ Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
Test backups to ensure we can meet the business’ Recovery Time Objects (RTO)
Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors and database server service outages as they occur, including after-hours and weekends
Manage AZURE SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems

Please note that prospective employees will be subject to security vetting. Should you not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

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