SQL Server Database Administrator

Company: MMC Corporate

Description:

MMC is seeking candidates for a Junior SQL Server Database Administrator role to work from one of our Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, Norwich, Leeds or Edinburgh offices on a hybrid schedule of 3 days a week in the office.

SQL Server Database Administrator (Junior/Mid level role)

• This position is for a productive professional individual contributor in Information Technology, who works independently with minimal supervision.
• We are a large team who together, across the AUS, UK, Canada & US are responsible for significant databases & projects related to our Oracle environment.
• We are offering an emerging and varied role, with a stimulating range of duties and responsibilities.
• A hybrid work environment that includes 3 days in office and 2 days work from home.

We will count on you to:

• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work closely with the offshore team to ensure smooth transition of work handover if required.
• Resolve configuration/performance issues.
• Have a good understanding of active-active cluster and DR Failover knowledge.
• Be flexible on working hours as the role is part of the On-call rotation over the weekend.

What you need to have:

• Previous DBA experience working with SQL Server versions 2016 and above.
• Experience in Installation and configuration of SQL server, SSRS, SSIS & SSAS of SQL Version 2016 and higher.
• Involvement in making recommendations involving capacity planning.
• Planning for backup and recovery of databases.
• Configure Log Shipping, Mirroring, Clustering.
• Hands-on experience with Implementation of TDE. Knowledge or experience with Azure Key Vault will be an asset.
• Experience in index tuning, performance counters and query store.
• T-SQL & PowerShell scripting is an asset.
• Good knowledge of active-active cluster, data partitioning, multi-thread environment.
• Troubleshooting DB related alerts.

What will make you stand out:

• Disaster Recovery and Business continuity tooling and processes knowledge.
• Experience with complex problems that require conceptualizing & reasoning.
• Good communication and writing skills.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.