PFH Technology Group are 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Decommission outdated or redundant servers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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Location

Ireland (Remote)

Employment Type

Contractor

SQL Database Administrator

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