VENN GROUP
DBA and Application Support
Duration: 2 years FTC
Location: Remote/London
Clearance Required: Basic DBS/BPSS
A Central Government department is seeking a DBA and Application Support to undertake the design, construction, optimisation, maintenance, and support of all application
databases (located on Microsoft and Linux servers)
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day operation, security and safety of the organisation’s MySQL and Postgres databases and to ensure the smooth operation of backups, replication/mirroring processes, DTS processes, queries and any other scheduled services that are part of the system
- Work with the IT teams to investigate and provide practical application/system solutions for approved business needs
- Set up and create reports, using SQL Reporting Services and other reporting tools, as requested by management and the business
- Act as gatekeepers toward information and data compliance and best practices, ITIL process management and 2nd / 3rd line support responsibilities
Key Requirements:
- Good knowledge and experience of Database Servers and product sets including day to day management of production systems
- Experience with installation and deployment of databases utilising SQL scripts
- Knowledge and experience of Finance (Coda preferred) HR, CR and Call Logging Ticketing systems, database support and optimisation
- Ability to create and maintain database backup plans. Manage database security. Data modelling – Creating the physical data model and modifying the model on an as-need basis
- Excellent communication skills
If you have the right experience for this role and feel your skills and experience match the requirements, or if you would like more information on the role, please contact Sara Panti on 020 7557 7667 and email your CV to spanti@venngroup.com