About the Client:
They are focused on helping customers to harness the power of people and technology for a better future.
Built on a foundation of over 45 years’ experience, combined with world-leading vendor technologies, Data#3 is constantly evolving its solutions and services to enable its customers’ success. Leveraging solutions such as cloud, modern workplace, security, data & analytics and connectivity, combined with Data#3’s services across consulting, project services and managed services, Data#3 is delivering the digital future.
Job Responsibilities
• Contribute to the information strategy, and direction with relation to SQL Server, Databases and associated technologies
• Manage and administer the Data#3 SQL Server environment ensuring maximum availability and security of data
• Installing and configuring Database systems, patches, and upgrades.
• Co-ordinate and deliver on project activities to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assist in general content and security management with a view to implementing more effective corporate governance, content archival, data security and disaster recovery.
• Integration of data from disparate systems in use by Data#3 to ensure availability of information for general consumption within the DataMart.
• Monitoring and reporting on Database infrastructure availability
• Conducting all aspects of capacity planning, performance monitoring and reporting, audit and governance of the database environments.
• Performing backup and recovery of corporate databases
• Liaising with application users to confirm requirements for system, back up and other requirements
• Resolve issues as raised within the call management system and adhere to internal SLA’s
• Mentor other team members and the business in Databases, SQL Server, SQL queries, and associated technologies.
Requirements
Experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Database administration
• Clear understanding of Technical Change Management and the impact of solutions on your customers and the business
• Proven experience in a Reporting and BI development environment using a variety of technologies
• Proven experience with the Microsoft technology stream in particular the following:
• SQL Server
• SQL Reporting Services
• SQL Analysis Services
• SQL Stored Procedures -TSQL
• SQL Server administration - DBA skills
• General experience with these additional Microsoft technologies:
• MS Power BI
• MS Dynamics AX2012
Skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills that ensure clear and accurate communication with all stakeholders
Ability
• Integrity in dealing with customer and supplier issues
• Ability to contribute to the overall goals of the team
Key Qualifications, Certifications & Training
• Relevant tertiary education highly desirable
Certifications
• Relevant industry-recognised certifications highly desirable