Are you a seasoned database professional with extensive DBA experience? Are you on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to spearhead technological advancements for a global enterprise in a high-availability, scalable environment? Here is an exceptional chance to join an expanding and well-established FinTech company. They boast over 4 million customers on their platforms and are in the process of revolutionizing their products, technological capabilities, and infrastructure. They are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator or Principal DBA to assume responsibility for the management of their database systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the new roadmap and tackling intricate technical challenges across their database infrastructure and storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Take on a critical role in advancing the database environment by collaborating with a global team of DBAs across different time zones, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship as needed. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of storage systems to ensure 99.999% availability, performance optimization, and scalability. Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical databases. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, closely aligning with cloud infrastructure and analytics groups. Required Experience: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. A minimum of 12 years of commercial experience in database administration and management. Profound knowledge of database management systems, particularly PostgreSQL, with familiarity in other databases like Oracle, MSSQL, MYSQL, Mongo, and related technologies. Strong comprehension of database design, optimization, performance tuning, and security. Expertise in high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, backup, and storage. This role provides the opportunity to work at a senior level, influencing the next phase of growth within a challenging technical environment. You will have the chance to shape the roadmap, collaborate with other senior professionals, and contribute to a growing organization with complex challenges to address. This position offers a hybrid and flexible work arrangement, occasional travel opportunities, and a chance to be part of a thriving cloud-focused technology business. If you are intrigued and would like to learn more, please reach out to us.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Are you a seasoned database professional with extensive DBA experience? Are you on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to spearhead technological advancements for a global enterprise in a high-availability, scalable environment? Here is an exceptional chance to join an expanding and well-established FinTech company. They boast over 4 million customers on their platforms and are in the process of revolutionizing their products, technological capabilities, and infrastructure. They are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator or Principal DBA to assume responsibility for the management of their database systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the new roadmap and tackling intricate technical challenges across their database infrastructure and storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Take on a critical role in advancing the database environment by collaborating with a global team of DBAs across different time zones, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship as needed. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of storage systems to ensure 99.999% availability, performance optimization, and scalability. Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical databases. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, closely aligning with cloud infrastructure and analytics groups. Required Experience: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. A minimum of 12 years of commercial experience in database administration and management. Profound knowledge of database management systems, particularly PostgreSQL, with familiarity in other databases like Oracle, MSSQL, MYSQL, Mongo, and related technologies. Strong comprehension of database design, optimization, performance tuning, and security. Expertise in high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, backup, and storage. This role provides the opportunity to work at a senior level, influencing the next phase of growth within a challenging technical environment. You will have the chance to shape the roadmap, collaborate with other senior professionals, and contribute to a growing organization with complex challenges to address. This position offers a hybrid and flexible work arrangement, occasional travel opportunities, and a chance to be part of a thriving cloud-focused technology business. If you are intrigued and would like to learn more, please reach out to us.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Bracknell, Berkshire
3rd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer 350 - 400 per day (Inside IR35) Onsite in Bracknell SC Cleared Job Description: Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a 3rd Line Shared Service Support Infrastructure Engineer you will contribute to this by working with the current support personnel to understand the products and their use across the shared service to develop and enhance their diagnostic skills/capability. Are you a senior 3rd line Infrastructure Support Engineer with extensive experience to maintain a complex secure solution? The role will involve incident management on our clients and escalations from 2nd line resources across multiple environments. Additional scope of responsibilities will include delivering infrastructure development and testing of upgrades, patch management and new software solutions. We are looking for dependable and experienced support staff that are not afraid to own problems and incidents and deliver solutions to issues. A broad skill set, and experience base is desirable; but equally, if you regard yourself as a subject matter expert in a technology area that we are supporting or will be delivering as a future upgrade then you could find yourself involved in some very exciting project work. Providing 3rd line support for hardware, software, and network issues and diagnosing and resolving complex technical problems efficiently, along with detailed investigations and diagnostics Responsible for the management and maintenance of virtualized and physical estate. Utilizing monitoring tools to analyze system performance and identify potential issues proactively. Responding to alerts and taking corrective actions to ensure system stability. Implementing and maintaining security measures to safeguard infrastructure components. Implementing automation tools and scripts for repetitive tasks, ensuring efficiency, and reducing manual errors. Collaborating with other team and departments to resolve cross-functional issues. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to 1st and 2nd line function's Documenting system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and resolutions for future reference, as well as ensuring current documentation is kept up to date. Planning and executing infrastructure upgrades, patches, and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to services during upgrades. Managing and resolving incidents within established SLAs. Participating in an on-call rotation to address critical issues outside regular business hours. Testing & improving disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of system failures or disasters. Identifying opportunities for infrastructure improvements and implementing best practices. Staying informed about emerging technologies and industry trends. Mandatory Skills: Proven experience as a 3rd line Infrastructure Engineer / Systems Administrator Build, monitoring and support of Windows Server (2019/2022) Experience in Linux Server administration (Redhat, Oracle, Ubuntu) VMware Suite Administration (VCenter/ESXI) Active Directory & Group Policy management, design, and troubleshooting PKI management (Windows / Entrust) Good understanding of networking technologies that support the infrastructure (DNS, DHCP, Routers, Switches). Storage systems technology experience (SAN/NAS) Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell/Ansible) Microsoft System Center suite management. Backup solution management (Veeam) Patching toolsets (WSUS/Redhat Satellite Server) Tenable SC / Nessus Zabbix Elasticsearch LiveNX Database management (Microsoft SQL Server/MySQL/Postgres) Thin Client Solutions (Scout/Elux) Windows ADFS Documentation creation Mentoring and supporting the development of junior members of the team
May 03, 2024
Contractor
3rd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer 350 - 400 per day (Inside IR35) Onsite in Bracknell SC Cleared Job Description: Our purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a 3rd Line Shared Service Support Infrastructure Engineer you will contribute to this by working with the current support personnel to understand the products and their use across the shared service to develop and enhance their diagnostic skills/capability. Are you a senior 3rd line Infrastructure Support Engineer with extensive experience to maintain a complex secure solution? The role will involve incident management on our clients and escalations from 2nd line resources across multiple environments. Additional scope of responsibilities will include delivering infrastructure development and testing of upgrades, patch management and new software solutions. We are looking for dependable and experienced support staff that are not afraid to own problems and incidents and deliver solutions to issues. A broad skill set, and experience base is desirable; but equally, if you regard yourself as a subject matter expert in a technology area that we are supporting or will be delivering as a future upgrade then you could find yourself involved in some very exciting project work. Providing 3rd line support for hardware, software, and network issues and diagnosing and resolving complex technical problems efficiently, along with detailed investigations and diagnostics Responsible for the management and maintenance of virtualized and physical estate. Utilizing monitoring tools to analyze system performance and identify potential issues proactively. Responding to alerts and taking corrective actions to ensure system stability. Implementing and maintaining security measures to safeguard infrastructure components. Implementing automation tools and scripts for repetitive tasks, ensuring efficiency, and reducing manual errors. Collaborating with other team and departments to resolve cross-functional issues. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to 1st and 2nd line function's Documenting system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and resolutions for future reference, as well as ensuring current documentation is kept up to date. Planning and executing infrastructure upgrades, patches, and migrations, ensuring minimal disruption to services during upgrades. Managing and resolving incidents within established SLAs. Participating in an on-call rotation to address critical issues outside regular business hours. Testing & improving disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in case of system failures or disasters. Identifying opportunities for infrastructure improvements and implementing best practices. Staying informed about emerging technologies and industry trends. Mandatory Skills: Proven experience as a 3rd line Infrastructure Engineer / Systems Administrator Build, monitoring and support of Windows Server (2019/2022) Experience in Linux Server administration (Redhat, Oracle, Ubuntu) VMware Suite Administration (VCenter/ESXI) Active Directory & Group Policy management, design, and troubleshooting PKI management (Windows / Entrust) Good understanding of networking technologies that support the infrastructure (DNS, DHCP, Routers, Switches). Storage systems technology experience (SAN/NAS) Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell/Ansible) Microsoft System Center suite management. Backup solution management (Veeam) Patching toolsets (WSUS/Redhat Satellite Server) Tenable SC / Nessus Zabbix Elasticsearch LiveNX Database management (Microsoft SQL Server/MySQL/Postgres) Thin Client Solutions (Scout/Elux) Windows ADFS Documentation creation Mentoring and supporting the development of junior members of the team
Job Title: Senior IT Analyst Sector: Financial Services Location: Central London & Hybrid Job Type: Full-Time Are you a skilled and experienced IT professional with a passion for providing exceptional support across various IT environments? We are seeking a highly motivated IT Support Administrator to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our IT department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of our IT systems and infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1st to 3rd line support for desktop users. Proficient in Windows 10/11 & MacOS troubleshooting and issue resolution. Administer and support Office 365 applications. Possess hands-on experience in SQL Server administration. Administer & support resources in AWS & Azure Manage and troubleshoot Exchange Online email services. Support and maintain Microsoft Teams for effective communication and collaboration. Experience with SharePoint administration. Monitor and optimize database performance. Assist with asset management Experience & Qualifications: SQL Server administration experience is essential. Minimum of 4 years in IT support Proven experience in providing IT support across different levels. Strong proficiency in desktop support, specifically with Windows 10 and Windows 11. In-depth knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online administration. Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Excellent troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication skills to interact with end-users and team members. Benefits: Competitive salary - Up To 45,000 Starting Salary Health, dental, and vision insurance. Opportunities for professional development and training. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Senior IT Analyst Sector: Financial Services Location: Central London & Hybrid Job Type: Full-Time Are you a skilled and experienced IT professional with a passion for providing exceptional support across various IT environments? We are seeking a highly motivated IT Support Administrator to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our IT department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of our IT systems and infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1st to 3rd line support for desktop users. Proficient in Windows 10/11 & MacOS troubleshooting and issue resolution. Administer and support Office 365 applications. Possess hands-on experience in SQL Server administration. Administer & support resources in AWS & Azure Manage and troubleshoot Exchange Online email services. Support and maintain Microsoft Teams for effective communication and collaboration. Experience with SharePoint administration. Monitor and optimize database performance. Assist with asset management Experience & Qualifications: SQL Server administration experience is essential. Minimum of 4 years in IT support Proven experience in providing IT support across different levels. Strong proficiency in desktop support, specifically with Windows 10 and Windows 11. In-depth knowledge of Office 365 and Exchange Online administration. Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Excellent troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication skills to interact with end-users and team members. Benefits: Competitive salary - Up To 45,000 Starting Salary Health, dental, and vision insurance. Opportunities for professional development and training. Dynamic and collaborative work environment. In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Title: Dialler Manager Salary: 55,000 + bonus Location: Lancashire Overview: Join a prominent automotive leasing company dedicated to providing innovative and adaptable leasing solutions. As a Dialler System Manager, you'll be instrumental in refining and enhancing our outbound communication strategy. We're seeking an analytical individual proficient in SQL coding, knowledgeable in web-based marketing techniques like SEO and PPC, and experienced in utilizing Omni-channel systems, preferably Connex One, for campaign management. Responsibilities: Manage Dialler Systems: Oversee configuration, maintenance, and optimization of dialler systems, emphasizing the utilization of Connex One CXM system for maximum efficiency. Collaborate with IT and software development teams to promptly resolve any dialler system issues. Utilize analytical tools including Connex One CXM system to monitor and assess outbound communication campaign performance. Provide regular reports and insights to key stakeholders, identifying areas for enhancement. SQL Code Expertise: Understand SQL code for database querying and relevant information extraction for campaign targeting. Collaborate with data analysts and database administrators to ensure data integrity. Work closely with marketing and sales teams to develop and implement strategies for optimizing outbound campaigns in the automotive leasing sector. Requirements: Prior experience in a similar role. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data interpretation. Ability to influence senior personnel in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in SQL coding for data extraction and analysis. Understanding of marketing principles and campaign management, preferably with experience using Connex CM systems. For further details, reach out to som3 Recruitment directly!
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Dialler Manager Salary: 55,000 + bonus Location: Lancashire Overview: Join a prominent automotive leasing company dedicated to providing innovative and adaptable leasing solutions. As a Dialler System Manager, you'll be instrumental in refining and enhancing our outbound communication strategy. We're seeking an analytical individual proficient in SQL coding, knowledgeable in web-based marketing techniques like SEO and PPC, and experienced in utilizing Omni-channel systems, preferably Connex One, for campaign management. Responsibilities: Manage Dialler Systems: Oversee configuration, maintenance, and optimization of dialler systems, emphasizing the utilization of Connex One CXM system for maximum efficiency. Collaborate with IT and software development teams to promptly resolve any dialler system issues. Utilize analytical tools including Connex One CXM system to monitor and assess outbound communication campaign performance. Provide regular reports and insights to key stakeholders, identifying areas for enhancement. SQL Code Expertise: Understand SQL code for database querying and relevant information extraction for campaign targeting. Collaborate with data analysts and database administrators to ensure data integrity. Work closely with marketing and sales teams to develop and implement strategies for optimizing outbound campaigns in the automotive leasing sector. Requirements: Prior experience in a similar role. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data interpretation. Ability to influence senior personnel in a dynamic environment. Proficiency in SQL coding for data extraction and analysis. Understanding of marketing principles and campaign management, preferably with experience using Connex CM systems. For further details, reach out to som3 Recruitment directly!
Concept have partnered with a leading Education Group to recruit an experienced Data Strategy & Integration Manager. This key role involves collaborating with project managers, system architects, and senior managers, to design and implement data strategies. Reporting directly to the IT Director, you'll lead hands-on efforts in planning, managing, and implementing data integration initiatives, ensuring seamless data flow and governance across the group. Location: North London, Barnet area (hybrid working) Responsibilities: Data Strategy and Governance: Develop and implement a comprehensive Data Strategy aligned with organisational objectives. Oversee data governance policies, ensuring compliance, security, and integrity. Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with project managers, system architects, and senior managers to understand data integration requirements. Lead the data administration team, mentoring junior administrators and driving progress and innovation Project Management: Lead data integration projects, defining scope, objectives, and ensuring timely delivery. Data Flow Management: Design and optimise data flow processes for seamless integration with various systems. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data flow and integration. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to gather project requirements and expectations. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress. Experience required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field. Proven experience in data architecture, business analysis, and project management. Extensive expertise in working with cloud databases, with a specific focus on Azure or AWS. Proficient in utilizing PowerBI/Tableau for creating and managing dashboards. Strong understanding of data governance principles. Strategic thinking with a focus on aligning data initiatives with organisational goals. Leadership experience with a collaborative approach. What's on offer? Up to 75,000 per annum salary + package 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas and New Year period Onsite gym For more information on this position, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV. Data Strategy and Integration / PowerBI / Tableau / Dashboards / Cloud Databases / Azure / AWS
May 03, 2024
Full time
Concept have partnered with a leading Education Group to recruit an experienced Data Strategy & Integration Manager. This key role involves collaborating with project managers, system architects, and senior managers, to design and implement data strategies. Reporting directly to the IT Director, you'll lead hands-on efforts in planning, managing, and implementing data integration initiatives, ensuring seamless data flow and governance across the group. Location: North London, Barnet area (hybrid working) Responsibilities: Data Strategy and Governance: Develop and implement a comprehensive Data Strategy aligned with organisational objectives. Oversee data governance policies, ensuring compliance, security, and integrity. Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with project managers, system architects, and senior managers to understand data integration requirements. Lead the data administration team, mentoring junior administrators and driving progress and innovation Project Management: Lead data integration projects, defining scope, objectives, and ensuring timely delivery. Data Flow Management: Design and optimise data flow processes for seamless integration with various systems. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data flow and integration. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to gather project requirements and expectations. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress. Experience required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field. Proven experience in data architecture, business analysis, and project management. Extensive expertise in working with cloud databases, with a specific focus on Azure or AWS. Proficient in utilizing PowerBI/Tableau for creating and managing dashboards. Strong understanding of data governance principles. Strategic thinking with a focus on aligning data initiatives with organisational goals. Leadership experience with a collaborative approach. What's on offer? Up to 75,000 per annum salary + package 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas and New Year period Onsite gym For more information on this position, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV. Data Strategy and Integration / PowerBI / Tableau / Dashboards / Cloud Databases / Azure / AWS
Data Administrator required for a SEN School in Ealing At Engage Education Services, we're currently recruiting for an Data specialist for a fantastic school in Ealing. If you're a thorough premises manager with experience managing a SEN school campus, we'd love to hear from you. Our Engage Education Services team specialise in the placement of non-classroom-based staff including Administrators, HR, Finance and Facilities. About the role As the Data specialist, you will be an integral part of the school's operational functions, providing support to SLT and staff. To deliver an efficient, effective and professional data and administrative service focused on facilitating theachievement of educational objectives and support services to meet the needs of the school. Work closely with middle and senior leaders to determine pupil assessment needs and manage studentinformation systems, ensuring data accuracy and security, analysing various data sets, generating reportsfor administrative use, and supporting data-driven decision-making processes. Monitor and support in the interrogation of data, identifying anomalies and/or underachievement,providing reports including SIMs/GSuite as required. Support the Business Manager, to help achieve the school's aims and objectives by providing an effectiveadmin business support service, and the wider school administration team, including office support coveras required. Ensure full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the freedom ofinformation act. About you Experience of development, management and operation of management information systems(knowledge of Capita SIMS is preferred). Excellent data skills, including data management and IT skills (MIS experience, including but not limitedto Microsoft Excel and GSuite) at intermediate or above (to be tested at interview). Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislationincluding GDPR. Ability to strategically analyse and make conclusions from statistical data and to provide this in reportform. About us We are Engage Education Services, the most trusted education recruitment agency Get paid in line with Agency Workers Regulations Your own dedicated consultant who can assist you in your role Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends! Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners How to apply You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements. INDSUP
May 02, 2024
Full time
Data Administrator required for a SEN School in Ealing At Engage Education Services, we're currently recruiting for an Data specialist for a fantastic school in Ealing. If you're a thorough premises manager with experience managing a SEN school campus, we'd love to hear from you. Our Engage Education Services team specialise in the placement of non-classroom-based staff including Administrators, HR, Finance and Facilities. About the role As the Data specialist, you will be an integral part of the school's operational functions, providing support to SLT and staff. To deliver an efficient, effective and professional data and administrative service focused on facilitating theachievement of educational objectives and support services to meet the needs of the school. Work closely with middle and senior leaders to determine pupil assessment needs and manage studentinformation systems, ensuring data accuracy and security, analysing various data sets, generating reportsfor administrative use, and supporting data-driven decision-making processes. Monitor and support in the interrogation of data, identifying anomalies and/or underachievement,providing reports including SIMs/GSuite as required. Support the Business Manager, to help achieve the school's aims and objectives by providing an effectiveadmin business support service, and the wider school administration team, including office support coveras required. Ensure full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the freedom ofinformation act. About you Experience of development, management and operation of management information systems(knowledge of Capita SIMS is preferred). Excellent data skills, including data management and IT skills (MIS experience, including but not limitedto Microsoft Excel and GSuite) at intermediate or above (to be tested at interview). Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislationincluding GDPR. Ability to strategically analyse and make conclusions from statistical data and to provide this in reportform. About us We are Engage Education Services, the most trusted education recruitment agency Get paid in line with Agency Workers Regulations Your own dedicated consultant who can assist you in your role Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends! Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners How to apply You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your personal details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements. INDSUP
Who We are Looking For: This role will be member of the Global Infrastructure Operations Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) team as part of 24 7 365 Production Management organization. An organization that delivers highly secure, reliable, efficient infrastructure technology operations services that are focused on the needs of all State Street business. Responsible for delivering continuous improvement across various infrastructure operations towers by supporting the ITIL framework to improve processes, which ultimately improve our business. We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive individual to join our team as a Global Vulnerability Patch Remediation Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across our global IT infrastructure. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the timely and effective patching of vulnerabilities to mitigate security risks and maintain the integrity of our systems. What you will be responsible for: The right person for this role will have a strong track record of program management experience, the demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high priority projects simultaneously, the ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities and be a strong advocate for risk management. Job Responsibilities Lead the global vulnerability patch remediation program, overseeing the identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across all IT systems and platforms. Collaborate with regional IT teams and stakeholders to establish a unified approach to vulnerability management and patch remediation, considering regional differences and priorities. Develop and implement processes and procedures for the timely detection, assessment, and prioritization of vulnerabilities based on risk and potential impact. Coordinate with IT security teams to leverage vulnerability scanning tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities in a timely manner. Establish and maintain patch management processes and workflows to ensure the efficient deployment of security patches and updates across the global IT infrastructure. Work closely with system administrators, network engineers, and software developers to schedule and execute patch deployments with minimal disruption to business operations. Monitor patch deployment progress and track remediation activities to ensure compliance with patching schedules and security policies. Provide regular status updates and reports on vulnerability patch remediation efforts to senior management and key stakeholders. Conduct post-remediation validation to verify the effectiveness of patching efforts and ensure vulnerabilities are properly addressed. Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices related to patch management and vulnerability remediation through industry sources, vendor advisories, and professional networks. Individual will play a direct role in vendor management, overseeing the scheduling and implementation of the patching activities across all platforms. Support and Drive remediation of cyber risks identified by Global Cyber Security, Corporate Audit, Technology Risk Management and Regulators. Participate in engineering and technical solutioning to strengthen controls and improve effectiveness of the Patching & Compliance Program. Participate in the continuous improvement of the existing and the development of new automation solutions to enhance effectiveness of the program. Ensure the Patching & Compliance Program satisfies all Internal & External Regulatory and Compliance standards Support Regulatory and Audit inquiries providing insight to the Patching & Compliance Program and detailed evidence when requested. Provide Information Technology risk management and compliance support to ensure effective identification, measurement, control and management of the relevant risks Identify and manage IT risk by maintaining effective internal controls and escalating as appropriate any deficiencies to management and/or applicable technology governance boards. Drive Continuous Service Improvement by looking at lesson learns and gap analysis and implement improvement plans to document, update and improve daily operation procedures Develop reports using data that is hosted in multiple sources/tools (e.g., spreadsheets, dashboards) and communicate clearly to leadership and other cyber security teams Engage with Application engineering leads and SRE/IT teams to coordinate vulnerability remediation from technical and policy compliance perspectives Track and monitor key milestones or after significant change in the environment to identify network, infrastructure, and configuration vulnerabilities Perform ad-hoc data remediation, clean-ups, and reporting using large complex data sets for high-priority security remediations What we value Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Extensive experience in IT security, vulnerability management, or a related role, with a focus on patch management and remediation. Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate between technical teams and business stakeholders with varying technical proficiencies Strong understanding of vulnerability scanning tools and techniques, such as Nessus, Qualys, or similar. Proven experience in developing and implementing patch management processes and procedures in a global enterprise environment. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams across different regions and time zones. Experience with patch management systems and tools, such as WSUS, SCCM, or similar. Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exposure (CVE) database and vulnerability scoring systems (e.g., CVSS). Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CompTIA Security+, are a plus. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the global vulnerability patch remediation efforts and contribute to the overall security posture of our organization. If you have a strong background in IT security and patch management, along with excellent leadership and communication skills, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Who We are Looking For: This role will be member of the Global Infrastructure Operations Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) team as part of 24 7 365 Production Management organization. An organization that delivers highly secure, reliable, efficient infrastructure technology operations services that are focused on the needs of all State Street business. Responsible for delivering continuous improvement across various infrastructure operations towers by supporting the ITIL framework to improve processes, which ultimately improve our business. We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive individual to join our team as a Global Vulnerability Patch Remediation Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across our global IT infrastructure. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the timely and effective patching of vulnerabilities to mitigate security risks and maintain the integrity of our systems. What you will be responsible for: The right person for this role will have a strong track record of program management experience, the demonstrated ability to deliver multiple high priority projects simultaneously, the ability to drive alignment across teams with competing priorities and be a strong advocate for risk management. Job Responsibilities Lead the global vulnerability patch remediation program, overseeing the identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across all IT systems and platforms. Collaborate with regional IT teams and stakeholders to establish a unified approach to vulnerability management and patch remediation, considering regional differences and priorities. Develop and implement processes and procedures for the timely detection, assessment, and prioritization of vulnerabilities based on risk and potential impact. Coordinate with IT security teams to leverage vulnerability scanning tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities in a timely manner. Establish and maintain patch management processes and workflows to ensure the efficient deployment of security patches and updates across the global IT infrastructure. Work closely with system administrators, network engineers, and software developers to schedule and execute patch deployments with minimal disruption to business operations. Monitor patch deployment progress and track remediation activities to ensure compliance with patching schedules and security policies. Provide regular status updates and reports on vulnerability patch remediation efforts to senior management and key stakeholders. Conduct post-remediation validation to verify the effectiveness of patching efforts and ensure vulnerabilities are properly addressed. Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices related to patch management and vulnerability remediation through industry sources, vendor advisories, and professional networks. Individual will play a direct role in vendor management, overseeing the scheduling and implementation of the patching activities across all platforms. Support and Drive remediation of cyber risks identified by Global Cyber Security, Corporate Audit, Technology Risk Management and Regulators. Participate in engineering and technical solutioning to strengthen controls and improve effectiveness of the Patching & Compliance Program. Participate in the continuous improvement of the existing and the development of new automation solutions to enhance effectiveness of the program. Ensure the Patching & Compliance Program satisfies all Internal & External Regulatory and Compliance standards Support Regulatory and Audit inquiries providing insight to the Patching & Compliance Program and detailed evidence when requested. Provide Information Technology risk management and compliance support to ensure effective identification, measurement, control and management of the relevant risks Identify and manage IT risk by maintaining effective internal controls and escalating as appropriate any deficiencies to management and/or applicable technology governance boards. Drive Continuous Service Improvement by looking at lesson learns and gap analysis and implement improvement plans to document, update and improve daily operation procedures Develop reports using data that is hosted in multiple sources/tools (e.g., spreadsheets, dashboards) and communicate clearly to leadership and other cyber security teams Engage with Application engineering leads and SRE/IT teams to coordinate vulnerability remediation from technical and policy compliance perspectives Track and monitor key milestones or after significant change in the environment to identify network, infrastructure, and configuration vulnerabilities Perform ad-hoc data remediation, clean-ups, and reporting using large complex data sets for high-priority security remediations What we value Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Extensive experience in IT security, vulnerability management, or a related role, with a focus on patch management and remediation. Ability to effectively coordinate and communicate between technical teams and business stakeholders with varying technical proficiencies Strong understanding of vulnerability scanning tools and techniques, such as Nessus, Qualys, or similar. Proven experience in developing and implementing patch management processes and procedures in a global enterprise environment. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams across different regions and time zones. Experience with patch management systems and tools, such as WSUS, SCCM, or similar. Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and exposure (CVE) database and vulnerability scoring systems (e.g., CVSS). Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or CompTIA Security+, are a plus. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the global vulnerability patch remediation efforts and contribute to the overall security posture of our organization. If you have a strong background in IT security and patch management, along with excellent leadership and communication skills, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
Concept have partnered with a leading Education Group to recruit an experienced Data Strategy & Integration Manager. This key role involves collaborating with project managers, system architects, and senior managers, to design and implement data strategies. Reporting directly to the IT Director, you'll lead hands-on efforts in planning, managing, and implementing data integration initiatives, ensuring seamless data flow and governance across the group. Location: North London, Barnet area (hybrid working) Responsibilities: Data Strategy and Governance: Develop and implement a comprehensive Data Strategy aligned with organisational objectives. Oversee data governance policies, ensuring compliance, security, and integrity. Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with project managers, system architects, and senior managers to understand data integration requirements. Lead the data administration team, mentoring junior administrators and driving progress and innovation Project Management: Lead data integration projects, defining scope, objectives, and ensuring timely delivery. Data Flow Management: Design and optimise data flow processes for seamless integration with various systems. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data flow and integration. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to gather project requirements and expectations. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress. Experience required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field. Proven experience in data architecture, business analysis, and project management. Extensive expertise in working with cloud databases, with a specific focus on Azure or AWS. Proficient in utilizing PowerBI/Tableau for creating and managing dashboards. Strong understanding of data governance principles. Strategic thinking with a focus on aligning data initiatives with organisational goals. Leadership experience with a collaborative approach. What's on offer? Up to £75,000 per annum salary + package 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas and New Year period Onsite gym For more information on this position, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV. Data Strategy and Integration / PowerBI / Tableau / Dashboards / Cloud Databases / Azure / AWS
May 01, 2024
Full time
Concept have partnered with a leading Education Group to recruit an experienced Data Strategy & Integration Manager. This key role involves collaborating with project managers, system architects, and senior managers, to design and implement data strategies. Reporting directly to the IT Director, you'll lead hands-on efforts in planning, managing, and implementing data integration initiatives, ensuring seamless data flow and governance across the group. Location: North London, Barnet area (hybrid working) Responsibilities: Data Strategy and Governance: Develop and implement a comprehensive Data Strategy aligned with organisational objectives. Oversee data governance policies, ensuring compliance, security, and integrity. Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with project managers, system architects, and senior managers to understand data integration requirements. Lead the data administration team, mentoring junior administrators and driving progress and innovation Project Management: Lead data integration projects, defining scope, objectives, and ensuring timely delivery. Data Flow Management: Design and optimise data flow processes for seamless integration with various systems. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data flow and integration. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to gather project requirements and expectations. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress. Experience required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field. Proven experience in data architecture, business analysis, and project management. Extensive expertise in working with cloud databases, with a specific focus on Azure or AWS. Proficient in utilizing PowerBI/Tableau for creating and managing dashboards. Strong understanding of data governance principles. Strategic thinking with a focus on aligning data initiatives with organisational goals. Leadership experience with a collaborative approach. What's on offer? Up to £75,000 per annum salary + package 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas and New Year period Onsite gym For more information on this position, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV. Data Strategy and Integration / PowerBI / Tableau / Dashboards / Cloud Databases / Azure / AWS
At Adaptable Recruitment we have a fantastic opportunity for a Data Import Administrator to join a fast growing company in the Liverpool area Salary: £23,788- to increase after 12 months to 24,712 6 months FTC - with potential to go permanent Fully office based: discussion over hybrid working after training Working hours: 35 hours Reporting into: Team Leader Main responsibilities to include: To import corporate policy amendments onto database, handle queries and utilise the Medicash Make changes to existing accounts, import new policies, leavers, and amendments electronically and via Medicash API and Portal Liaise with company contacts/brokers to resolve queries Maintain the quality of the main database and ensure it is kept up to date Handle inbound emails/calls regarding membership data and process any changes in a timely manner Complete bulk terminations and bulk uploads for expansion Organise distributions of policy schedules Provide reports and spreadsheets as required Communicate effectively with customers via telephone, email Assist with Policy Admin to ensure Service Levels are met Fulfil additional tasks, assigned by your Senior Team Leader, to meet the needs of the needs of the business The Ideal Candidate: Accuracy of information imported into database Understanding of excel spreadsheets Timeliness of work completed Effectiveness of communication - written and verbal Use of customer portal Ability to resolve queries Telephone manner
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
At Adaptable Recruitment we have a fantastic opportunity for a Data Import Administrator to join a fast growing company in the Liverpool area Salary: £23,788- to increase after 12 months to 24,712 6 months FTC - with potential to go permanent Fully office based: discussion over hybrid working after training Working hours: 35 hours Reporting into: Team Leader Main responsibilities to include: To import corporate policy amendments onto database, handle queries and utilise the Medicash Make changes to existing accounts, import new policies, leavers, and amendments electronically and via Medicash API and Portal Liaise with company contacts/brokers to resolve queries Maintain the quality of the main database and ensure it is kept up to date Handle inbound emails/calls regarding membership data and process any changes in a timely manner Complete bulk terminations and bulk uploads for expansion Organise distributions of policy schedules Provide reports and spreadsheets as required Communicate effectively with customers via telephone, email Assist with Policy Admin to ensure Service Levels are met Fulfil additional tasks, assigned by your Senior Team Leader, to meet the needs of the needs of the business The Ideal Candidate: Accuracy of information imported into database Understanding of excel spreadsheets Timeliness of work completed Effectiveness of communication - written and verbal Use of customer portal Ability to resolve queries Telephone manner
Join Us as a Senior Database Administrator - Oracle e-Business Suite! Are you an experienced Senior Database Administrator eager for your next career move? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are at the forefront of a major transformation project, supporting the Ministry of Defence's Oracle environment using OCI and Azure. As a key player in this initiative, we are dedicated to enhancing our services as a provider of HR and Payroll solutions to the Armed Forces. As a Senior Database Administrator with a focus on Oracle, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our database systems. What you will be doing: Overseeing issues and changes resulting from live incidents, transformations, maintenance, or approved change requests. Supporting our Oracle e-Business Suite by installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle database software and related products. Collaborating with developers and system architects to seamlessly integrate database systems with other IT infrastructure components. Performing regular database backups, recovery procedures, upgrades, and patches in accordance with standard processes. Troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues with a dedication to timely incident resolution. Documenting database configurations, procedures, and standard processes for effective knowledge transfer within the team. Providing out-of-hours support as part of an on-call rota. What you will bring: In-depth knowledge of Oracle database architecture, installation, configuration, and performance tuning. Experience with Oracle e-Business Suite. It would be great if you had: Oracle certifications (e.g., OCA, OCP). Familiarity with Oracle Cloud and other cloud-based database solutions. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week Location: Gosport or Newport, whichever site is closest to you Security Clearance Level : DV MoD Internal Recruiter: Stina Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? ?SSCL is the market leader in critical business support services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £750 million of savings - providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients. We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and puts SSCL in the Top 20 of GPTW large workplaces. 'Living SSCL' means we deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Join Us as a Senior Database Administrator - Oracle e-Business Suite! Are you an experienced Senior Database Administrator eager for your next career move? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are at the forefront of a major transformation project, supporting the Ministry of Defence's Oracle environment using OCI and Azure. As a key player in this initiative, we are dedicated to enhancing our services as a provider of HR and Payroll solutions to the Armed Forces. As a Senior Database Administrator with a focus on Oracle, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our database systems. What you will be doing: Overseeing issues and changes resulting from live incidents, transformations, maintenance, or approved change requests. Supporting our Oracle e-Business Suite by installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle database software and related products. Collaborating with developers and system architects to seamlessly integrate database systems with other IT infrastructure components. Performing regular database backups, recovery procedures, upgrades, and patches in accordance with standard processes. Troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues with a dedication to timely incident resolution. Documenting database configurations, procedures, and standard processes for effective knowledge transfer within the team. Providing out-of-hours support as part of an on-call rota. What you will bring: In-depth knowledge of Oracle database architecture, installation, configuration, and performance tuning. Experience with Oracle e-Business Suite. It would be great if you had: Oracle certifications (e.g., OCA, OCP). Familiarity with Oracle Cloud and other cloud-based database solutions. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week Location: Gosport or Newport, whichever site is closest to you Security Clearance Level : DV MoD Internal Recruiter: Stina Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? ?SSCL is the market leader in critical business support services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £750 million of savings - providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients. We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and puts SSCL in the Top 20 of GPTW large workplaces. 'Living SSCL' means we deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Join Us as a Senior Database Administrator - Oracle e-Business Suite! Are you an experienced Senior Database Administrator eager for your next career move? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are at the forefront of a major transformation project, supporting the Ministry of Defence's Oracle environment using OCI and Azure. As a key player in this initiative, we are dedicated to enhancing our services as a provider of HR and Payroll solutions to the Armed Forces. As a Senior Database Administrator with a focus on Oracle, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our database systems. What you will be doing: Overseeing issues and changes resulting from live incidents, transformations, maintenance, or approved change requests. Supporting our Oracle e-Business Suite by installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle database software and related products. Collaborating with developers and system architects to seamlessly integrate database systems with other IT infrastructure components. Performing regular database backups, recovery procedures, upgrades, and patches in accordance with standard processes. Troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues with a dedication to timely incident resolution. Documenting database configurations, procedures, and standard processes for effective knowledge transfer within the team. Providing out-of-hours support as part of an on-call rota. What you will bring: In-depth knowledge of Oracle database architecture, installation, configuration, and performance tuning. Experience with Oracle e-Business Suite. It would be great if you had: Oracle certifications (e.g., OCA, OCP). Familiarity with Oracle Cloud and other cloud-based database solutions. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week Location: Gosport or Newport, whichever site is closest to you Security Clearance Level : DV MoD Internal Recruiter: Stina Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? ?SSCL is the market leader in critical business support services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £750 million of savings - providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients. We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and puts SSCL in the Top 20 of GPTW large workplaces. 'Living SSCL' means we deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Join Us as a Senior Database Administrator - Oracle e-Business Suite! Are you an experienced Senior Database Administrator eager for your next career move? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are at the forefront of a major transformation project, supporting the Ministry of Defence's Oracle environment using OCI and Azure. As a key player in this initiative, we are dedicated to enhancing our services as a provider of HR and Payroll solutions to the Armed Forces. As a Senior Database Administrator with a focus on Oracle, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our database systems. What you will be doing: Overseeing issues and changes resulting from live incidents, transformations, maintenance, or approved change requests. Supporting our Oracle e-Business Suite by installing, configuring, and maintaining Oracle database software and related products. Collaborating with developers and system architects to seamlessly integrate database systems with other IT infrastructure components. Performing regular database backups, recovery procedures, upgrades, and patches in accordance with standard processes. Troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues with a dedication to timely incident resolution. Documenting database configurations, procedures, and standard processes for effective knowledge transfer within the team. Providing out-of-hours support as part of an on-call rota. What you will bring: In-depth knowledge of Oracle database architecture, installation, configuration, and performance tuning. Experience with Oracle e-Business Suite. It would be great if you had: Oracle certifications (e.g., OCA, OCP). Familiarity with Oracle Cloud and other cloud-based database solutions. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time hybrid, 2-3 days onsite per week Location: Gosport or Newport, whichever site is closest to you Security Clearance Level : DV MoD Internal Recruiter: Stina Salary: £48,000 - £58,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? ?SSCL is the market leader in critical business support services for the UK public sector. Operating at size and scale since 2013, SSCL has delivered over £750 million of savings - providing more funds for front line public services. We transform services using digital solutions and innovative technology, developing platforms that enable flexibility to meet the changing needs of our Government, Defence and Police clients. We employ around 3,000 people who sit at the heart of our business strategy. Their passion and connection to our values and our purpose is what sets us apart and puts SSCL in the Top 20 of GPTW large workplaces. 'Living SSCL' means we deliver social value within our services and work with our clients and community partners to support programmes such as education and employability initiatives across the UK. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Are you a seasoned database professional with extensive DBA experience? Are you on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to spearhead technological advancements for a global enterprise in a high-availability, scalable environment? Here is an exceptional chance to join an expanding and well-established FinTech company. They boast over 4 million customers on their platforms and are in the process of revolutionizing their products, technological capabilities, and infrastructure. They are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator or Principal DBA to assume responsibility for the management of their database systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the new roadmap and tackling intricate technical challenges across their database infrastructure and storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Take on a critical role in advancing the database environment by collaborating with a global team of DBAs across different time zones, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship as needed. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of storage systems to ensure 99.999% availability, performance optimization, and scalability. Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical databases. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, closely aligning with cloud infrastructure and analytics groups. Required Experience: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. A minimum of 12 years of commercial experience in database administration and management. Profound knowledge of database management systems, particularly PostgreSQL, with familiarity in other databases like Oracle, MSSQL, MYSQL, Mongo, and related technologies. Strong comprehension of database design, optimization, performance tuning, and security. Expertise in high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, backup, and storage. This role provides the opportunity to work at a senior level, influencing the next phase of growth within a challenging technical environment. You will have the chance to shape the roadmap, collaborate with other senior professionals, and contribute to a growing organization with complex challenges to address. This position offers a hybrid and flexible work arrangement, occasional travel opportunities, and a chance to be part of a thriving cloud-focused technology business. If you are intrigued and would like to learn more, please reach out to us.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Are you a seasoned database professional with extensive DBA experience? Are you on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to spearhead technological advancements for a global enterprise in a high-availability, scalable environment? Here is an exceptional chance to join an expanding and well-established FinTech company. They boast over 4 million customers on their platforms and are in the process of revolutionizing their products, technological capabilities, and infrastructure. They are currently seeking a Senior Database Administrator or Principal DBA to assume responsibility for the management of their database systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the new roadmap and tackling intricate technical challenges across their database infrastructure and storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Take on a critical role in advancing the database environment by collaborating with a global team of DBAs across different time zones, providing guidance, coaching, and mentorship as needed. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of storage systems to ensure 99.999% availability, performance optimization, and scalability. Implement high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for mission-critical databases. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, closely aligning with cloud infrastructure and analytics groups. Required Experience: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. A minimum of 12 years of commercial experience in database administration and management. Profound knowledge of database management systems, particularly PostgreSQL, with familiarity in other databases like Oracle, MSSQL, MYSQL, Mongo, and related technologies. Strong comprehension of database design, optimization, performance tuning, and security. Expertise in high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, backup, and storage. This role provides the opportunity to work at a senior level, influencing the next phase of growth within a challenging technical environment. You will have the chance to shape the roadmap, collaborate with other senior professionals, and contribute to a growing organization with complex challenges to address. This position offers a hybrid and flexible work arrangement, occasional travel opportunities, and a chance to be part of a thriving cloud-focused technology business. If you are intrigued and would like to learn more, please reach out to us.
Salary 65,000 - 75,000 GBP per year Requirements: - Significant experience of PHP (Symfony, Laravel), OOP, Design patterns. SQL (MySQL) Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude Ability to work independently. Proven ability to self-motivate, work to deadlines and great attention to detail Solid understanding of best practices around coding standards, security, and performance Strong interpersonal skills, ability to present and liaise with all team members across the Group. Responsibilities: - We are looking for an experienced Senior Developer for our products, to work within our existing Engineering team in a fast- growing company. If you want to create your own footprint and grow in an exciting company with a flagship product based in Asia and Australia, then look no further. This role requires the ability to be part of a cross-functional team that's responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. Key Duties & Accountabilities: Backend development Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices Responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our product Keeping up to date with emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities The successful applicant should be comfortable around coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. Technologies: - PHP - OOP - MySQL - Symfony - Laravel More: Telum Media creates connections between the media and public relations sectors using our industry-focused online media contacts database, events, news and communications channels. We help public relations firms and in-house communication teams connect with the right journalists and media outlets at the right time. Our teams across the Asia Pacific region work diligently to ensure our media contacts platform is up-to-date, rich in helpful information and user-friendly. Also, we facilitate events that forge meaningful connections for clients and the industry. We work with journalists to publish short and long-form content, support calls for help with our media requests, and industry recruitment with our jobs board. We are seeking someone to join our growing information and tech company established as a market leader. We are looking for an ambitious Senior Developer to join our Team in London. As part of the Engineering Team, you will work in a fast-paced environment with the existing team and other functions across the group. Our business is built by a diverse team of web developers, administrators, QA analysts, sales executives and many more. Globally we are united by our shared values and passion that drive our culture. We are a highly collaborative and passionate team, based in an incredible location in Central London and can offer plenty of variety and stimulation for the successful candidate, alongside fantastic career prospects. We offer flexible remote working opportunities dependent on candidate. Find out more at
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Salary 65,000 - 75,000 GBP per year Requirements: - Significant experience of PHP (Symfony, Laravel), OOP, Design patterns. SQL (MySQL) Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude Ability to work independently. Proven ability to self-motivate, work to deadlines and great attention to detail Solid understanding of best practices around coding standards, security, and performance Strong interpersonal skills, ability to present and liaise with all team members across the Group. Responsibilities: - We are looking for an experienced Senior Developer for our products, to work within our existing Engineering team in a fast- growing company. If you want to create your own footprint and grow in an exciting company with a flagship product based in Asia and Australia, then look no further. This role requires the ability to be part of a cross-functional team that's responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. Key Duties & Accountabilities: Backend development Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices Responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our product Keeping up to date with emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities The successful applicant should be comfortable around coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. Technologies: - PHP - OOP - MySQL - Symfony - Laravel More: Telum Media creates connections between the media and public relations sectors using our industry-focused online media contacts database, events, news and communications channels. We help public relations firms and in-house communication teams connect with the right journalists and media outlets at the right time. Our teams across the Asia Pacific region work diligently to ensure our media contacts platform is up-to-date, rich in helpful information and user-friendly. Also, we facilitate events that forge meaningful connections for clients and the industry. We work with journalists to publish short and long-form content, support calls for help with our media requests, and industry recruitment with our jobs board. We are seeking someone to join our growing information and tech company established as a market leader. We are looking for an ambitious Senior Developer to join our Team in London. As part of the Engineering Team, you will work in a fast-paced environment with the existing team and other functions across the group. Our business is built by a diverse team of web developers, administrators, QA analysts, sales executives and many more. Globally we are united by our shared values and passion that drive our culture. We are a highly collaborative and passionate team, based in an incredible location in Central London and can offer plenty of variety and stimulation for the successful candidate, alongside fantastic career prospects. We offer flexible remote working opportunities dependent on candidate. Find out more at
Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. 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Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
The job on offer Capgemini are looking for an SAP Basis Specialist in the United Kingdom, to join our Application Managed Services (AMS) team. In the AMS unit we partner up with Strategic Customers to enable innovation & disrupting future. Together with them, we shape a vision & accompany in their digital transformation journey while optimising the value of IT regarding to their business priorities. In short "We perform the "here & now" while transforming for the future." creative and innovative solutions and we understand that core to our client's requirements is the ability for our consultants to articulate these leading-edge IT solutions to resolve their complex business and technical problems. Your role Provide technical support for SAP Basis related queries by configuring, monitoring, installing support packages and enhancement packs, getting involved in disaster recovery planning and management, tuning SAP systems, and general troubleshooting of a client's SAP technical environment. Carryout SAP Basis administration for both ABAP and JAVA systems Undertake and identify of root causes of any issues that impact the system availability Undertake SAP Basis performance improvements including monitoring and capacity management Participate in the design of SAP Architecture Working with and keeping current with cloud providers and SAPs latest technologies Build and continually strengthen your network across Capgemini and our Clients You'll hone your expertise through frequent use of the systems, as well as training and guidance from our senior SAP consultants. You'll find this is an extremely dynamic role with opportunities to develop your technical expertise, as well as the client facing soft skills you need to excel in IT consulting. Your profile Experience in SAP technical sizing & design, installation, upgrade, migration, patching and day-to-day administration Hands on experience in integrating SAP products with 3rd party systems, applications and tools Hands on experience with SAP NetWeaver's SAP PI interfacing Experience in configuring and supporting SAP Solution Manager System Administrator experience for SAP BOBJ and BW Experience of HANA, Solaris, Oracle and RedHat Database Administration and troubleshooting Passionate about the latest technologies and processes within the market Ability to inspire a shared vision across client and Capgemini teams Why Capgemini is unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50 year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion. Get the Future You Want
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
The job on offer Capgemini are looking for an SAP Basis Specialist in the United Kingdom, to join our Application Managed Services (AMS) team. In the AMS unit we partner up with Strategic Customers to enable innovation & disrupting future. Together with them, we shape a vision & accompany in their digital transformation journey while optimising the value of IT regarding to their business priorities. In short "We perform the "here & now" while transforming for the future." creative and innovative solutions and we understand that core to our client's requirements is the ability for our consultants to articulate these leading-edge IT solutions to resolve their complex business and technical problems. Your role Provide technical support for SAP Basis related queries by configuring, monitoring, installing support packages and enhancement packs, getting involved in disaster recovery planning and management, tuning SAP systems, and general troubleshooting of a client's SAP technical environment. Carryout SAP Basis administration for both ABAP and JAVA systems Undertake and identify of root causes of any issues that impact the system availability Undertake SAP Basis performance improvements including monitoring and capacity management Participate in the design of SAP Architecture Working with and keeping current with cloud providers and SAPs latest technologies Build and continually strengthen your network across Capgemini and our Clients You'll hone your expertise through frequent use of the systems, as well as training and guidance from our senior SAP consultants. You'll find this is an extremely dynamic role with opportunities to develop your technical expertise, as well as the client facing soft skills you need to excel in IT consulting. Your profile Experience in SAP technical sizing & design, installation, upgrade, migration, patching and day-to-day administration Hands on experience in integrating SAP products with 3rd party systems, applications and tools Hands on experience with SAP NetWeaver's SAP PI interfacing Experience in configuring and supporting SAP Solution Manager System Administrator experience for SAP BOBJ and BW Experience of HANA, Solaris, Oracle and RedHat Database Administration and troubleshooting Passionate about the latest technologies and processes within the market Ability to inspire a shared vision across client and Capgemini teams Why Capgemini is unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. At Capgemini we don't just believe in Diversity & Inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Active Inclusion Campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50 year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion. Get the Future You Want
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Group Technology Digital Transformation Want to create a smooth and uninterrupted digital experience for millions of customers? Then our Group Technology Digital Transformation is the team for you. Agile, collaborative, data-driven and diverse, our team works on brilliant products like NOW and Peacock. That's not even the best part. We get to build our own software and our work has a global stage. Our team also delivers exceptional customer experiences and defines digital first propositions in customer journeys across all channels. What you'll Do "Working at Sky as part of the Identity Site Reliability Engineering team is an exciting way to develop and improve your skills across a broad technology stack on multiple cloud providers. Your contributions will help drive improvements and new features on our global Identity platform. Our team provides sign-in, sign-up and related services for tens of millions of Sky, NOW, and NBCU Peacock customers and we have an exciting roadmap of enhancements that require architecture design and support across our persistence layer." - James Shaw, Senior Site Reliability Engineering Manager Database design, installation and configuration Manage changes across our persistence estates Engage in service capacity planning and demand forecasting Provide support for any performance issues through the optimisation of queries, stored procedures, indexing & structure Deliver training to colleagues in how to extract data efficiently Write database documentation What you'll bring Experience with or exposure to database architecture principles Previous experience as a Database Administrator - NoSQL preferred Detailed data analysis and presentation skills Database Monitoring (Prometheus, Nagios, Icinga) Scripting / System-Programming (Python, Bash, Go) The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work - hybrid working The world has changed. And so have we. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Leeds Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Group Technology Digital Transformation Want to create a smooth and uninterrupted digital experience for millions of customers? Then our Group Technology Digital Transformation is the team for you. Agile, collaborative, data-driven and diverse, our team works on brilliant products like NOW and Peacock. That's not even the best part. We get to build our own software and our work has a global stage. Our team also delivers exceptional customer experiences and defines digital first propositions in customer journeys across all channels. What you'll Do "Working at Sky as part of the Identity Site Reliability Engineering team is an exciting way to develop and improve your skills across a broad technology stack on multiple cloud providers. Your contributions will help drive improvements and new features on our global Identity platform. Our team provides sign-in, sign-up and related services for tens of millions of Sky, NOW, and NBCU Peacock customers and we have an exciting roadmap of enhancements that require architecture design and support across our persistence layer." - James Shaw, Senior Site Reliability Engineering Manager Database design, installation and configuration Manage changes across our persistence estates Engage in service capacity planning and demand forecasting Provide support for any performance issues through the optimisation of queries, stored procedures, indexing & structure Deliver training to colleagues in how to extract data efficiently Write database documentation What you'll bring Experience with or exposure to database architecture principles Previous experience as a Database Administrator - NoSQL preferred Detailed data analysis and presentation skills Database Monitoring (Prometheus, Nagios, Icinga) Scripting / System-Programming (Python, Bash, Go) The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work - hybrid working The world has changed. And so have we. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Leeds Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.
Lead DBA - Remote Working (Telford Based) The Job on Offer The Telford Database Delivery Centre (DDC) are currently seeking a Lead Database Administrator to join their team. You will join a team who are responsible for the complete life-cycle of databases within the organization. Your Role The ideal applicant will have: • A strong interest and desire to succeed in the world of Database technologies along with the ability to update skills frequently as new technologies evolve. • An analytical and critical eye for detail with an interest in learning a range of technical skills. • Drive, enthusiasm and resilience - to work in a multi-faceted challenging environment • Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal goals • Strong interpersonal skills and growing eminence in your skill Your Profile • Strong Senior DBA experience working with Oracle. Experience in other database technologies such as MySQL, SQL Server or Postgres advantageous but not essential • Previous technical leadership experience • Deep understanding of Oracle database Architecture • Strong Performance Tuning skills and experience • High Availability, Replication, Clustering • Upgrades, backups, recoveries, migrations • Cloud vendor experience preferably AWS or Azure • Working with the Architecture team to help define the technical architecture in relation to database systems • Planning and managing all improvements and ongoing maintenance (routine updates, upgrades, new releases) ensuring that any disruption is kept to a minimum • Managing the availability of databases that underpin all systems ensuring resources are correctly allocated to guarantee optimum performance and high resilience Why Capgemini is unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. , Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Lead DBA - Remote Working (Telford Based) The Job on Offer The Telford Database Delivery Centre (DDC) are currently seeking a Lead Database Administrator to join their team. You will join a team who are responsible for the complete life-cycle of databases within the organization. Your Role The ideal applicant will have: • A strong interest and desire to succeed in the world of Database technologies along with the ability to update skills frequently as new technologies evolve. • An analytical and critical eye for detail with an interest in learning a range of technical skills. • Drive, enthusiasm and resilience - to work in a multi-faceted challenging environment • Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal goals • Strong interpersonal skills and growing eminence in your skill Your Profile • Strong Senior DBA experience working with Oracle. Experience in other database technologies such as MySQL, SQL Server or Postgres advantageous but not essential • Previous technical leadership experience • Deep understanding of Oracle database Architecture • Strong Performance Tuning skills and experience • High Availability, Replication, Clustering • Upgrades, backups, recoveries, migrations • Cloud vendor experience preferably AWS or Azure • Working with the Architecture team to help define the technical architecture in relation to database systems • Planning and managing all improvements and ongoing maintenance (routine updates, upgrades, new releases) ensuring that any disruption is kept to a minimum • Managing the availability of databases that underpin all systems ensuring resources are correctly allocated to guarantee optimum performance and high resilience Why Capgemini is unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. , Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
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 We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
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 We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Are you a Senior DBA looking for a new challenge? Reporting to the Technical Operations Lead, the role of the Senior Database Administrator Lead, will be to support delivery of database services within the hosting environment in line with client SLAs. This will involve supporting development and implementation of the database platform ready to be populated by applications from the client and, monitoring, managing and fine-tuning this environment, throughout the whole lifecycle. This is a Database lead role, where you will lead a small team across multiple client sites. You will be responsible for carrying out mentoring, 1-2-1's and workflows of your team. What you will be doing: Implement Database environments in line with client requests Support resolution of issues with Database environment owning trouble tickets to conclusion Maintain records of current database sizes and configurations Maintain database backups for use in the event of system failure Proactively monitor database use and performance Advise on and implements additional database storage and new databases as required Administration of databases Ensure database designs provide for Disaster Recovery Planning Install and configure the database environment and software Manage and execute changes on the database in line with Client requests Attach and detach storage from the database Implement server specific governance including password policy, user access, default settings etc. Conduct all data imports, exports and adjustments to data structure and/or data model in line with client requests Perform regular KPI Reporting Develop databases that support multiple data models and extended capabilities such as spatial and graph, and support data virtualisation, distributed storage, and in memory storage e.g. for the use of high performance satellite image analysis and recognition Provide support for real time processing on transactional data or hybrid transactional analytic database systems You will need: Significant experience in SQL Server Database Administration covering multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL/MySQL Oracle Databases Experience working with database performance tuning Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action Out of Hours Maintain accurate records and documentation Experience applying ITIL methodology It would be great if you had: Experience involving multiple software vendors Knowledge of Storage Technologies Willing to work out of hours and attend remote sites Experience working in virtualised environment If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time Location: Stevenage OR Portsmouth Security Clearance Level: Must be eligible for SC Internal Recruiter: Josh Huggins-Smith Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros. We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, along with supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support. Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Are you a Senior DBA looking for a new challenge? Reporting to the Technical Operations Lead, the role of the Senior Database Administrator Lead, will be to support delivery of database services within the hosting environment in line with client SLAs. This will involve supporting development and implementation of the database platform ready to be populated by applications from the client and, monitoring, managing and fine-tuning this environment, throughout the whole lifecycle. This is a Database lead role, where you will lead a small team across multiple client sites. You will be responsible for carrying out mentoring, 1-2-1's and workflows of your team. What you will be doing: Implement Database environments in line with client requests Support resolution of issues with Database environment owning trouble tickets to conclusion Maintain records of current database sizes and configurations Maintain database backups for use in the event of system failure Proactively monitor database use and performance Advise on and implements additional database storage and new databases as required Administration of databases Ensure database designs provide for Disaster Recovery Planning Install and configure the database environment and software Manage and execute changes on the database in line with Client requests Attach and detach storage from the database Implement server specific governance including password policy, user access, default settings etc. Conduct all data imports, exports and adjustments to data structure and/or data model in line with client requests Perform regular KPI Reporting Develop databases that support multiple data models and extended capabilities such as spatial and graph, and support data virtualisation, distributed storage, and in memory storage e.g. for the use of high performance satellite image analysis and recognition Provide support for real time processing on transactional data or hybrid transactional analytic database systems You will need: Significant experience in SQL Server Database Administration covering multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL/MySQL Oracle Databases Experience working with database performance tuning Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action Out of Hours Maintain accurate records and documentation Experience applying ITIL methodology It would be great if you had: Experience involving multiple software vendors Knowledge of Storage Technologies Willing to work out of hours and attend remote sites Experience working in virtualised environment If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time Location: Stevenage OR Portsmouth Security Clearance Level: Must be eligible for SC Internal Recruiter: Josh Huggins-Smith Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets. Our technical specialists deploy systems running many of the major operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and multiple Linux distros. We also provide Messaging and Collaboration systems and support, Application packaging and deployment, along with supporting Infrastructure and Cloud services and support. Our time can be split between our services and project work, so we have the chance to be multi-disciplined and access to a range of technologies. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
The Senior DBA is a key support role within the IT function, in addition to supporting the day to day operation of the Savings Website databases, it is also a key enabler for reviewing, defining and supporting strategic database technologies and initiatives.
Providing continued support to the business and engineering teams through this function, the role will be to provide technical support and consultation to the various stakeholders ensuring the delivery of pragmatic and cost-effective technology solutions. Focus will be technology agnostic, delivering business value through the most appropriate use of technology. You will work closely with key senior leaders to ensure IT services are fit for purpose, consistent and adding value to our fast-paced and growing enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Providing technical oversight to the Database Administration function and corporate tech teams to ensure stability and supportability of environments and services are maintained.
Be a key contributor and role model within the IT Service Leadership team, ensuring that changes to Database and data services are in line with operational and strategic plans.
Work closely with Heads of IT, to ensure that demand planning feeds into a robust capacity and strategic architectural plan
Ensures the stability and availability of production databases within agreed targets
Monitors the production, development and test databases for performance to ensure that future volume is handled as required
Carries out regular performance testing and tuning to ensure all production systems are optimised
Ensures SQL platforms are continually updated and upgraded to remain within supported versions.
Supports the Infrastructure Solutions Manager with the development of technology roadmaps for all database systems.
Work with peers and senior stakeholders for Service Continuity (BCP & DR) Plan ensuring suitable arrangements are in place in the event of significant service disruption
Mentors, coaches and develops members of the team to continuously develop skills, processes and standards.
Requirements:
Experienced production database administration covering Microsoft SQL Server 2016, including both Standard and Enterprise editions.
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in a Technology Manager/Architect role
Excellent knowledge of MS SQL Server Clustering, LogShipping, Replication and/or AOAG.
Excellent understanding and experience in performance/capacity tuning/monitoring, optimisation, diagnosing and rectifying performance and/or capacity related problems
Excellent T-SQL skills, Index strategies, including both query and server optimisation
Excellent understanding of storage IO, SAN, Windows Clustering, SSAS, SQL CLR/Service Broker & PowerShell
Solid understanding of Cloud based Database solutions, including Managed Instances MSSQL/MySQL.
Proven track record of managing complex SQL database environments and implementing SQL upgrades
Experience in operating within a managed hosting and/or cloud environment
Experience in a regulated industry, preferably financial
Excellent communication skills with experience of liaising with technical colleagues, senior leadership, key business stakeholders and suppliers.
Be able to explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity, both in writing or orally.
Experience in an IT environment with a good documentation culture, including change management processes.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to manage and prioritise and tasks and time efficiently.
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
The Senior DBA is a key support role within the IT function, in addition to supporting the day to day operation of the Savings Website databases, it is also a key enabler for reviewing, defining and supporting strategic database technologies and initiatives.
Providing continued support to the business and engineering teams through this function, the role will be to provide technical support and consultation to the various stakeholders ensuring the delivery of pragmatic and cost-effective technology solutions. Focus will be technology agnostic, delivering business value through the most appropriate use of technology. You will work closely with key senior leaders to ensure IT services are fit for purpose, consistent and adding value to our fast-paced and growing enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Providing technical oversight to the Database Administration function and corporate tech teams to ensure stability and supportability of environments and services are maintained.
Be a key contributor and role model within the IT Service Leadership team, ensuring that changes to Database and data services are in line with operational and strategic plans.
Work closely with Heads of IT, to ensure that demand planning feeds into a robust capacity and strategic architectural plan
Ensures the stability and availability of production databases within agreed targets
Monitors the production, development and test databases for performance to ensure that future volume is handled as required
Carries out regular performance testing and tuning to ensure all production systems are optimised
Ensures SQL platforms are continually updated and upgraded to remain within supported versions.
Supports the Infrastructure Solutions Manager with the development of technology roadmaps for all database systems.
Work with peers and senior stakeholders for Service Continuity (BCP & DR) Plan ensuring suitable arrangements are in place in the event of significant service disruption
Mentors, coaches and develops members of the team to continuously develop skills, processes and standards.
Requirements:
Experienced production database administration covering Microsoft SQL Server 2016, including both Standard and Enterprise editions.
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in a Technology Manager/Architect role
Excellent knowledge of MS SQL Server Clustering, LogShipping, Replication and/or AOAG.
Excellent understanding and experience in performance/capacity tuning/monitoring, optimisation, diagnosing and rectifying performance and/or capacity related problems
Excellent T-SQL skills, Index strategies, including both query and server optimisation
Excellent understanding of storage IO, SAN, Windows Clustering, SSAS, SQL CLR/Service Broker & PowerShell
Solid understanding of Cloud based Database solutions, including Managed Instances MSSQL/MySQL.
Proven track record of managing complex SQL database environments and implementing SQL upgrades
Experience in operating within a managed hosting and/or cloud environment
Experience in a regulated industry, preferably financial
Excellent communication skills with experience of liaising with technical colleagues, senior leadership, key business stakeholders and suppliers.
Be able to explain complex issues succinctly and with clarity, both in writing or orally.
Experience in an IT environment with a good documentation culture, including change management processes.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Able to manage and prioritise and tasks and time efficiently.