Data Base Administrator

Role Overview
SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
The Database Administrator (DBA) will work for the Lead Database Administrator (LDBA) as part of the project Database Service work-stream and will provide design input as required, implementation, configuration, maintenance and performance of new, business critical SQL-based database services, will assist the LDBA with the implementation of the database services designs, facilitating the availability and consistent performance of the projects core applications.
This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. The DBA will resolve defects / issues and implement design changes as directed by the LDBA, Technical leadership and / or project managers as may applicable.
The DBA will supporting the LDBA in driving the direction of all tasks allocated to the Database Services work-stream throughout the delivery life-cycle of the task and will additionally deputies for the LDBA in their absence.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide input to the design of new greenfield database services, based upon Microsoft SQL Server (Current / Latest version)
• Provide input to, and maintain Database Services related artifacts, such as but not limited to Release Notes, fail-over / disaster recovery and build instructions
• Assist with the documentation of new procedures and review/update as required throughout the delivery
• Be a secondary point of contact (PoC) for Database Services related matter
• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product life-cycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems
• Provide input into the Event and Protective monitoring processes as relate to the Database Services work-stream
• Share technical expertise, to other peers and technical teams members
• Work in a disciplined and structured manner
• Provide regular updates to the LDBA regarding all aspects of the database services delivery
• Quickly escalate any issues, which may impact the delivery of the Database Services components
• Proactive problem solving abilities
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new work-stream related skills

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