SQL Database Administrator

PFH Technology Groupare seeking a Database Administrator to join one of our key clients to be fully remote in Ireland. Overview: A skilled and experienced Database Administrator is required to support a range of strategic projects involving SQL Server environments. This role involves managing, maintaining, and optimizing databases while ensuring performance, security, and reliability standards are met. Key Responsibilities: - Provide database support for upgrades, assessments, and migrations - Offer expert advice to stakeholders on all aspects of database management - Perform troubleshooting and resolution of database-related issues - Conduct daily monitoring of the database estate - Implement and enforce SQL Server security best practices - Manage new database builds, upgrades, and server migrations - Perform database backups and restores as required - Install service packs, cumulative updates, and patches - Monitor and maintain storage resources and database maintenance plans - Utilize DBA tools for deployment and management tasks Deliverables: - Conduct health check assessments of the SQL database estate - Identify and document SQL Servers/Databases - Record configuration details, versions, dependencies, and backup status - Validate backup integrity and test restore processes - Analyze storage and configuration needs - Execute database migrations to new environments - Configure new SQL Servers and instances - Apply patches and updates - Transfer databases and create rollback plans - Post-migration tasks - Ongoing monitoring of the database environment - Update documentation - Decommission outdated or redundant servers Required Skills & Competencies: - Minimum of 2 years’ experience in SQL Database Administration - Experience managing and monitoring replicated SQL databases - Strong knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning - Familiarity with business continuity strategies related to database systems - PowerShell scripting (desirable) - Proficiency in creating stored procedures, views, and functions Personal Attributes: - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills - Ability to work independently and take initiative - Effective communication skills, both written and verbal - High attention to detail - Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines - Collaborative and professional approach when interacting with stakeholders PFH Technology, owned by Ricoh – a Japanese based global ICT company, is a premier provider of end-to-end ICT solutions and a managed services portfolio scaling from SMEs to large Enterprise organisations. We have unrivalled vendor relationships. We can procure, design, deploy and support all your ICT needs. Our ISO certified Custodian™ Cloud Services and Custodian™ Managed Services provide the technology and expertise to mitigate risk and reduce your costs immediately. We have a nationwide network of over 750 dedicated professionals, ready to meet your ICT needs, with offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway. IND1

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