SQL Database Administrator

PFH Technology Groupare seeking a Database Administrator to join one of our key clients to be fully remote in Ireland.

Overview:

A skilled and experienced Database Administrator is required to support a range of strategic projects involving SQL Server environments. This role involves managing, maintaining, and optimizing databases while ensuring performance, security, and reliability standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide database support for upgrades, assessments, and migrations

Offer expert advice to stakeholders on all aspects of database management

Perform troubleshooting and resolution of database-related issues

Conduct daily monitoring of the database estate

Implement and enforce SQL Server security best practices

Manage new database builds, upgrades, and server migrations

Perform database backups and restores as required

Install service packs, cumulative updates, and patches

Monitor and maintain storage resources and database maintenance plans

Utilize DBA tools for deployment and management tasks

Deliverables:

Conduct health check assessments of the SQL database estate

Identify and document SQL Servers/Databases

Record configuration details, versions, dependencies, and backup status

Validate backup integrity and test restore processes

Analyze storage and configuration needs

Execute database migrations to new environments

Configure new SQL Servers and instances

Apply patches and updates

Transfer databases and create rollback plans

Post-migration tasks

Ongoing monitoring of the database environment

Update documentation

Decommission outdated or redundant servers

Required Skills & Competencies:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in SQL Database Administration

Experience managing and monitoring replicated SQL databases

Strong knowledge of database security, backup/recovery, and performance tuning

Familiarity with business continuity strategies related to database systems

PowerShell scripting (desirable)

Proficiency in creating stored procedures, views, and functions

Personal Attributes:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

High attention to detail

Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines

Collaborative and professional approach when interacting with stakeholders

PFH Technology, owned by Ricoh – a Japanese based global ICT company, is a premier provider of end-to-end ICT solutions and a managed services portfolio scaling from SMEs to large Enterprise organisations. We have unrivalled vendor relationships. We can procure, design, deploy and support all your ICT needs. Our ISO certified Custodian™ Cloud Services and Custodian™ Managed Services provide the technology and expertise to mitigate risk and reduce your costs immediately. We have a nationwide network of over 750 dedicated professionals, ready to meet your ICT needs, with offices in Dublin, Cork and Galway.

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