Senior Sql Database Administrator

at  Eolas Recruitment

Dublin
Contract
Hybrid
Negotiable
Ref: 21610
Job Description
Our Dublin based client is looking for a SQL Server DBA to join their team. This is a daily rate contract role offering excellent daily rates.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimise SQL Server databases for optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement and maintain database security practices, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Perform regular database backups and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Monitor database systems to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and other issues.
• Develop and implement database maintenance plans, including index tuning, statistics updates, and query optimization.
• Manage database upgrades, migrations, and patch management processes efficiently.
• Provide detailed reports on database health, performance metrics, and maintenance activities to stakeholders.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a SQL Server DBA
• Strong expertise in database backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell or T-SQL for automation of database tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of hardware, software, and networking as it relates to database management and maintenance.

Educational Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Name: Lauren O’Toole
Title: Senior Resourcer
Tel: 012866666
Email: lauren@eolas.ie

• Administer, maintain, and optimise SQL Server databases for optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement and maintain database security practices, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Perform regular database backups and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Monitor database systems to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and other issues.
• Develop and implement database maintenance plans, including index tuning, statistics updates, and query optimization.
• Manage database upgrades, migrations, and patch management processes efficiently.
• Provide detailed reports on database health, performance metrics, and maintenance activities to stakeholders