Database Administrator IV - UK
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Job Summary
Plan and implement computerized databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, longrange requirements, operational guidelines and protection. Develop database tools. Formulate and monitor policies, procedures and standards relating to database management. Propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system. Works on the highest-level customers developing a personal one to one relationship with them.
Location: Hybrid in Cardiff or London (Hayes)
Key Responsibilities
Reads and interprets monitoring stats and tune database systems and applications for optimal performance.
Performs database administration activities including configuration, monitoring, space management, database backup and recovery.
Assists with establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, security, maintenance and utilization. Sets and monitors standards.
Builds tools for customers and internal teams by creating scripts or using software to automate administration tasks and DBA processes.
Advises customers on SQL Server best practices and SQL Server Disaster Recovery setups.
Participates in sales implementations customer calls to provide advanced knowledge in the purchase of software, hardware or services that can be used to improve the performance of the database server.
Collaborates with the product organization to assist in the roll out of new products.
Participate in 24X7 production support for SQL Server infrastructure along with senior members of the Database Services Team.
Participate in the database on-call rotation.
Security Assessments
Resource Consumptions
Capacity Planning
Failed Jobs
Availability
Restores
Backups
Uptime
Knowledge
Advanced understanding of indexes, index management, integrity checks and statistics
Advanced knowledge of high availability, Disaster Recovery solutions and database systems architectural design
Careel Level Summary
Requires specialized depth and/or breadth ofexpertisein own job discipline or field
Leads others to solve complex problems
Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
May provide functional leadership to teams or projects
Skills
Analytical Skills
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Database Management
ERP Software Skills
Audit Skills
Investigative Skills
Low Voltage Cabling
Network/Systems Skills
Process Improvement
Project Management
Risk Assessment/Management
Strategic Planning
Vendor Management
About Rackspace Technology
We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies - across applications, data and security - to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.
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