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Database Administrator SQL

London Borough Of Brent

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Job summary

Please use the link on the the advert under 'supporting links' to apply for this post directly on the Brent Council website - www.brent.gov.uk/jobs

Applications submitted on NHS Jobs site will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

Salary range:£49,083 - £52,116 p.a. inc.

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

About us

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brents diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

Date posted

10 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,083 to £52,116 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0121-24-0024

Job locations

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post

This post is responsible for delivering a high-quality service to a new and exciting organisation, the Shared ICT Service for the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham, Southwark and the LGA. Specifically, the post holder is responsible for the administration of on-premises and cloud MSSQL Clusters and database servers across the estate.

The post will also be expected to provide DBA support across other systems, training will be provided where necessary.

The Person

We are looking for someone with excellent technical and professional skills. You will understand what makes business and support functions great and you'll contribute to our developing culture of excellent customer service. You will be cognisant of the impact that IT has on the many services across Local Government. You will also be highly motivated and self-managing.

You are a high calibre senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with the following skills and experience:

  • Successful track record of enterprise scale SQL database and application migrations, engaging with business stakeholders and vendors.
  • In-depth knowledge of SQL 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, Azure and migration tools.
  • Able to administer, support, maintain and document demanding complex SQL environments.
  • Building SQL Enterprise clusters to provide Disaster Recovery/High Availability via Always-On availability groups.
  • Security patching of clustered environments.
  • Maintaining appropriate SQL alerting, monitoring and health checks.
  • Adaptable, flexible, and ableto deliver in a busy, pressurised environment.

Duties will include consolidating SQL servers and migrating databases across multiple environments on a large scale.

We encourage people to continually develop their own skillset and will support this.

Brent offers flexible working and encourages Staff to work at least a few days in the office or as and when the need arises.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post

This post is responsible for delivering a high-quality service to a new and exciting organisation, the Shared ICT Service for the London Boroughs of Brent, Lewisham, Southwark and the LGA. Specifically, the post holder is responsible for the administration of on-premises and cloud MSSQL Clusters and database servers across the estate.

The post will also be expected to provide DBA support across other systems, training will be provided where necessary.

The Person

We are looking for someone with excellent technical and professional skills. You will understand what makes business and support functions great and you'll contribute to our developing culture of excellent customer service. You will be cognisant of the impact that IT has on the many services across Local Government. You will also be highly motivated and self-managing.

You are a high calibre senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with the following skills and experience:

  • Successful track record of enterprise scale SQL database and application migrations, engaging with business stakeholders and vendors.
  • In-depth knowledge of SQL 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, Azure and migration tools.
  • Able to administer, support, maintain and document demanding complex SQL environments.
  • Building SQL Enterprise clusters to provide Disaster Recovery/High Availability via Always-On availability groups.
  • Security patching of clustered environments.
  • Maintaining appropriate SQL alerting, monitoring and health checks.
  • Adaptable, flexible, and ableto deliver in a busy, pressurised environment.

Duties will include consolidating SQL servers and migrating databases across multiple environments on a large scale.

We encourage people to continually develop their own skillset and will support this.

Brent offers flexible working and encourages Staff to work at least a few days in the office or as and when the need arises.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • You must apply directly on Brent Council website to be considered for this post www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • You must apply directly on Brent Council website to be considered for this post www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough Of Brent

Address

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


Employer's website

https://www.brent.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

London Borough Of Brent

Address

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


Employer's website

https://www.brent.gov.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

recruitment@brent.gov.uk

Date posted

10 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49,083 to £52,116 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

F0121-24-0024

Job locations

London Borough Of Brent

Engineers Way

Wembley

Middlesex

HA9 0FJ


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