SQL Database Team Lead

Recruiter:

Data Centrix

Job Ref:

JHB005972/Liste

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Our client based in Randburg is looking for SQL Database Team Lead with 5 years’ experience in SQL as a DBA, including server architecture and administration

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job description

Responsible for providing operational application database services to the organization.
Responsible for designing and optimizing methods to store, analyze, utilize, and organize data associated with the applications portfolio.
Owns, tracks and resolves database related incidents and requests
Exemplify the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
Fulfills requests and resolves incidents within SLAs
Reviews service-related reports (database backups, maintenance, monitoring) on a daily basis to ensure service-related issues are identified and resolved within established SLAs
Responding to investigate database related alerts and escalations and working with others within the organization to come up with strategic solutions to recurring problems.
Create and / or regularly update a backup and restore procedure and policy
Maintain a record of system backup frequencies and backup times
Perform regular tests of the ability to restore backed up data
Monitor the backup hardware and software for correct operation
Manage the procurement of media as required to implement the backup procedure and policy
Ensure backups conform to best practice retention cycles
Ensure tapes are stored off-site at Metrofile
Ensure All critical Business systems are replicated at DR
Ensure All recovery systems are replicated at DR, including Infrastructure, DB replication and Software
Manage Infrastructure DR Plan
Manage DR Datacenter availability and stability
Manage DR connectivity
Manage DR capacity

Minimum requirements

National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology
Production implementation experience desired.
5 years’ experience in SQL as a DBA, including server architecture and administration
Microsoft SQL Server certification
MCDBA and / or MCTS certification
Extensive knowledge of database security and associated best practice.
Strong documentation skills and able to define processes
Strong documentation skills and able to define and follow process
Experience with SQL server capacity management, load balancing, clustering and associated technology
Willing to work extended hours
Willing to travel
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast-paced and demanding.
Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy.
Work well under pressure with the ability to deliver on time

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