SQL Database Administrator Job in South West London, London Uk

Fantastic benefits package on offer which includes, Bonus, Pension, Life Assurance, Personal Accident Assurance, Long Term Disability Assurance, Private Healthcare, Gym Membership,Share Options.

The role:-

To provide the organisation with database management support. Maintain the current and new Databases to ensure upgrades and service packs are kept up to date and offer international SQL support cover. Have the ability to design and develop SQL databases for the business needs.

- Install and Configure SQL Servers
- Administration of SQL software upgrades and service packs
- Monitor all SQL servers to ensure minimum downtime
- Monitor Server logs for suspicious activity. Interpret activity and make recommendations for resolution
- Work with the Business Systems team to ensure backups are successful and test restores for Database integrity
- Manage Database Security and perform frequent security audits
- Maintain disaster recovery plans

Experience required:-

- Database (SQL Server) management and administration, in particular SQL Server 2005.
- Windows server 2003 and/or 2008 skills.
- Extensive hands-on experience in MS-SQL Management Studio is required.
- A solid understanding of system development methodology
- Experience in three-tier architecture with SQL backend or service oriented architecture.
- Practical experience in database administration technology, data analysis and data transfer, design, file structures, retrieval and access methods, capacity planning, data modeling, project implementation, and data replication.
- Strong knowledge and experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) through GUI, Command Line Interface (ISQL), Data Transformation Services (DTS), scripting, transactional replication, stored procedures, user functions, extended stored procedures, and triggers within MSSQL 2005.
- A strong understanding of WAN communications, Microsoft Operating System and security; experience in migrating a database from one data structure to a different data structure is a plus.
- Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary ('metadata').

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