Senior Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator

Fixed Term, 18 months

Full Time, 37 hours per week

£44,908 to £52,834 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 24th November 2024

The Database Administration Team is responsible for the availability and
maintenance of critical data tier services which the Council consumes, to
deliver day to day operations and the strategic objectives of the Authority.
The Team aligns with the Engineering and Applications teams, together
optimising workloads to make best use of the Microsoft Azure technology
stack.

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Database Administrator to join our
team. The successful applicant should be familiar with working in an
application support environment, have a methodical approach and possess
strong problem-solving skills. They should also be well versed in the use
of specialised database support tools and MSSQL, be an effective
communicator and work well either as an individual or part of a team.
Knowledge of Azure, GIS, ITIL, Pro2SQL and M365 would be highly
advantageous.

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for carrying
out maintenance and system configuration activities for circa two hundred
and fifty databases, supporting key business areas of the Council. You will
be ensuring the management of risk and secure operation, including
associated software upgrades and interfaces to applications within other
business areas and to assist with management reporting requirements. You
will be part of a small but dynamic team, responsible for the installation,
configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring and maintenance of
databases. Administering the support for operational databases in
production and for internal or interim purposes such as iterative
developments and testing. Improving the performance of databases and the
tools and processes for database administration and automation.

Accountabilities

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  Accountable for leading the installation, configuration, upgrade,
  administration, monitoring and maintenance of databases to ensure
  optimisation and enable efficient operation of applications.
  


• 
  Accountable for managing the ongoing day to day support of
  databases to maintain continuity and efficient delivery in support
  of business operations to meet agreed service levels and
  application performance requirements.
  


• 
  Accountable for the design and implementation of processes and
  toolsets to ensure optimise the performance of varying
  applications and deliver greater efficiency in day to day
  maintenance and support activities.
  


• 
  Utilise the database management system software and tools, to
  support resolutions ensuring clear recommendations to recommend
  and implement corrective action.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

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  Educated to A Level or equivalent by experience.
  


• 
  Hold Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) or Microsoft
  Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) and Oracle Certified
  Associate (OCA) or equivalent qualification.
  


• 
  Qualification or high level of demonstrable capability with
  relevant vendor business applications
  


• 
  Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of, and capability to
  work within, relevant ICT related standards including HMG Security
  Policy Framework, IITIL V3, ISO/IEC 38500, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC
  22301, ISO/IEC 20000, PRINCE2 and MSP
  


• 
  Good written, verbal communication and presentational skills
  


• 
  Excellent customer service skills
  


• 
  Evidence of continual professional development to keep pace with
  technical and business change that meet defined SFIA V8
  competencies.
  

To read more about Tech Services and the wider Corporate function at the
Council please visit

https://www.workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services

Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud
of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames
Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts
of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its
newest – Basildon and Harlow – are right here. Along with the City of
Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It
means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read
more about us.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re
committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under
our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.
Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments
during the process.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet
the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role
require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update
service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates
are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of
your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be
responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on
the DBS update service please go to

https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service

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