- Database administration for all database lifecycle stages including installation, upgrade, optimization and decommission of SQL Server databases
- Administer security access controls, as needed recover databases during disaster recovery, develop and update documentation, automate routine operational work and implement process improvements
- Plan the implementation & configuration of Database software related services to support specific database business requirements (OLTP, decision support, standby DB, replication) while following database security requirements, reliability, and performance and standard processes
- Provide database administration support for development, test and production environments
- Investigate and resolve technical database issues.
- Participate in a 24x7 on-call support rotation and assist/lead root cause analysis reviews as needed
- Provide technical leadership for less experienced personnel, including training on installation and upgrades of RDBMS software, backup/recovery strategies and high availability configurations
- Develop and document standards, procedures, and work instructions that increase operational productivity
- Perform necessary security patch implementations to ensure ongoing database security
- Understanding of SAN storage and knowledge of supporting and provisioning databases in AWS and Azure public clouds.
What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Basic Qualifications:
- Master s degree and 4 to 6 years of Information Systems and Database Administration experience OR
- Bachelor s degree and 6 to 8 years of Information Systems and Database Administration experience OR
- Diploma with 10 to 12 years of Information Systems and Database Administration experience
- Experience administering and monitoring SQL Server Databases & systems
- Demonstrable experience automating database provisioning, patching and administration
- Demonstrable experience with MSSQL Always on Availability Groups (AAG)
- Experience with DB tools to review performance, monitor and solve issues
- Understanding of ITIL frameworks and standard processes
- Understanding of operating system tools for performance and solving issues
- Excellent data-driven problem solving and analytical skills
- Demonstrable experience as part of a high-performance team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working on regulated systems (preferably in Pharmaceutical sector)
- Superb communication skills
- Organisational change expertise
- Skill in persuasion and negotiation
- Experience maximising Ansible for automation
- Experience supporting MySQL databases
Soft Skills:
- Partner communication and expectation management
- Crisis management capabilities
