SQLServer DBA
- Recruiter
- Thales
- Location
- Doncaster
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 23 Oct 2014
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2014
- Sectors
- Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are looking for SQL Server DBA to join our team based in Doncaster.
The SQL Server DBA will work with customers as well as other team members in the scope, design, development and implementation of new systems in response to project requests. The SQL Server DBA will be required to plan and implement upgrades to existing systems in accordance with corporate Change Management process. You will also be required to provide consultation and technical expertise regarding SQL Server databases, database management tools, access methods, and vendor-provided database management software. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to further develop their skills and join at a time of exciting change within Thales.
Key Tasks
Develop logical and physical database designs.
Design and implement data manipulation processes.
Install, configure, test and maintain SQL Server Databases and tools.
Manage database security, including integrity, backup, recovery, access, and changes.
Monitor use, and develop and deploy performance tuning methods.
Develop and document database administration strategies and tools.
Develop and deploy backup and recovery methods.
Manage Change Control for instance management and patch application.
Assist with technical problem resolution.
Interface with and offer technical support to data analysts and modellers, data administrators, application developers, technical support organizations, computing architects and product vendors.
Travel to UK sites to assist with project delivery.
Contribute to Client Architectural standards.
Advise and guide users/clients with utilizing SQL Server best-practices'.
Assist in providing out-of-hours support for clients, sometimes at short notice.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
A broad knowledge of information technology topics (eg, data architecture, data replication and warehousing, information access methods, database connectivity, performance monitoring and tuning,
operating system administration.
Formal Qualification and completion of training courses relating to Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience in Installation, administration, tuning (SQL and instance), patching, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in timely cloning, patching, and maintenance of multiple instances.
Ability to design and deploy backup and recovery methods.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems involving all levels of the technology stack.
Experience in the implementation, configuration and support of SSRS.
Experience in the development, deployment and support of Reports from products such as SSRS.
Experience in the design, development and maintenance of SSIS packages
Experience with the support of DTS packages.
Ability to write complex T-SQL
Be Customer focused, acting as an ambassador for IS when communicating with the Customer.
Demonstrate a flexible approach to work.
Be a confident self-starter with a can do' attitude.
Be able to multi-task on a variety of tasks, and prioritise workload.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs.
With Thales employing 68,000 employees in 50 countries and 43% of all Thales UK roles being filled via internal movements our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields.
Thales UK touches all of our lives, everyday. Our expertise in secure network communications, for example, safeguards as many as 3.7 billion BACS transactions, worth around GBP1 trillion, every year. We are a leader in onboard equipment for civil and military aircraft.
What we do
Thales UK: Defence Thales UK provides armed forces with crucial military technology, including
sophisticated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting Acquisition and Reconnaissance (C4ISTAR) systems.
The aim: to provide a cohesive, rapid response capability to protect our service personnel and defend national interests.
Thales UK Key Facts
Thales UK has earned 79 Queen's Awards for Technology and Export Thales has invested more than GBP2bn in the UK within the last 10 years Thales embodies many famous companies, including Racal, Shorts Missiles, Pilkington Optronics, Redifon MEL, Thomson Marconi Sonar, Thorn Missile Electronics, Avimo, Helio and others.
*Faxing is not our preferred method of application. Please Apply to ALL positions by clicking "Apply Now"*
The SQL Server DBA will work with customers as well as other team members in the scope, design, development and implementation of new systems in response to project requests. The SQL Server DBA will be required to plan and implement upgrades to existing systems in accordance with corporate Change Management process. You will also be required to provide consultation and technical expertise regarding SQL Server databases, database management tools, access methods, and vendor-provided database management software. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to further develop their skills and join at a time of exciting change within Thales.
Key Tasks
Develop logical and physical database designs.
Design and implement data manipulation processes.
Install, configure, test and maintain SQL Server Databases and tools.
Manage database security, including integrity, backup, recovery, access, and changes.
Monitor use, and develop and deploy performance tuning methods.
Develop and document database administration strategies and tools.
Develop and deploy backup and recovery methods.
Manage Change Control for instance management and patch application.
Assist with technical problem resolution.
Interface with and offer technical support to data analysts and modellers, data administrators, application developers, technical support organizations, computing architects and product vendors.
Travel to UK sites to assist with project delivery.
Contribute to Client Architectural standards.
Advise and guide users/clients with utilizing SQL Server best-practices'.
Assist in providing out-of-hours support for clients, sometimes at short notice.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
A broad knowledge of information technology topics (eg, data architecture, data replication and warehousing, information access methods, database connectivity, performance monitoring and tuning,
operating system administration.
Formal Qualification and completion of training courses relating to Microsoft SQL Server.
Experience in Installation, administration, tuning (SQL and instance), patching, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Proficiency in timely cloning, patching, and maintenance of multiple instances.
Ability to design and deploy backup and recovery methods.
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems involving all levels of the technology stack.
Experience in the implementation, configuration and support of SSRS.
Experience in the development, deployment and support of Reports from products such as SSRS.
Experience in the design, development and maintenance of SSIS packages
Experience with the support of DTS packages.
Ability to write complex T-SQL
Be Customer focused, acting as an ambassador for IS when communicating with the Customer.
Demonstrate a flexible approach to work.
Be a confident self-starter with a can do' attitude.
Be able to multi-task on a variety of tasks, and prioritise workload.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs.
With Thales employing 68,000 employees in 50 countries and 43% of all Thales UK roles being filled via internal movements our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields.
Thales UK touches all of our lives, everyday. Our expertise in secure network communications, for example, safeguards as many as 3.7 billion BACS transactions, worth around GBP1 trillion, every year. We are a leader in onboard equipment for civil and military aircraft.
What we do
Thales UK: Defence Thales UK provides armed forces with crucial military technology, including
sophisticated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Targeting Acquisition and Reconnaissance (C4ISTAR) systems.
The aim: to provide a cohesive, rapid response capability to protect our service personnel and defend national interests.
Thales UK Key Facts
Thales UK has earned 79 Queen's Awards for Technology and Export Thales has invested more than GBP2bn in the UK within the last 10 years Thales embodies many famous companies, including Racal, Shorts Missiles, Pilkington Optronics, Redifon MEL, Thomson Marconi Sonar, Thorn Missile Electronics, Avimo, Helio and others.
*Faxing is not our preferred method of application. Please Apply to ALL positions by clicking "Apply Now"*