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A day in the life of a Senior SQL Server DBA for Large European Institutions Projects

As a Senior SQL Server DBA, working mainly at the client's premises, you will ensure that the databases within the IT landscape are up and running smoothly 24/7. You will also support and maintain the organization's Database Infrastructure to ensure traditional SLAs are achieved.

Your main duties will be to:

• Be the database subject matter expert across the wide database landscape
• Proactively monitor and performance-tune system databases across the SQL Server estate by performing tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity
• Managing the provision for data security and recovery control, enabling the recovery of data in a disaster
• Ensure disaster recovery plans are regularly tested for business-critical databases.
• Maintain Security and Compliance guidelines as per best practice
• Capacity management, ensuring storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
• Monitor database performance, maintain system availability, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions in a proactive and timely manner
• Provisioning of new SQL Server instances
• Perform analysis with continuous improvements in mind, enabling the databases to remain fully optimized
• Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures and ,standards
• Perform troubleshooting, problem remediation, system restoration and ,root cause analysis.
• Automation of regular activities

If you have

• Extensive experience working in an environment at an enterprise scale as a DBA
• At least 7 years of experience administering Microsoft SQL server databases (SQL Server 2014 to 2019) with a track record of improving IT operational practices
• Advanced knowledge of Always On
• Solid knowledge of RDBMS concepts and database architecture
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting database activity and performance
• Maintaining Microsoft SQL security releases, applying hotfixes and implementing patching schedules
• Ability to develop procedure documents and maintain detailed database-related documents
• Knowledge of ITIL change and problem management processes
• Knowledge of other database technologies like Oracle or Postgres is a plus
• Experience with agile software development methodologies such as Scrum
• Knowledge of the AGILE methodology would be preferable
• Strong problem-solving skills, coupled with an enquiring mind and the ability to learn quickly
• Team player spirit

…then this position is suitable for you!

It would be nice if you had

• General knowledge of EU institutions.
• Experience with the European Commission is an asset.
• Knowledge of other EU languages is a plus, especially French.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• PRINCE2 Foundation/PRINCE2 Practitioner.
• Certified in PM2.

This position comes with:

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Interesting and challenging tasks within large-scale projects.
• An international dynamic within a fast-paced working environment.
• The opportunity to work in a diverse environment with talented colleagues.

We ensure equal opportunities, treatment, and consideration to all candidates. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. At Netcompany-Intrasoft we respect human rights as part of our culture, and we focus on creating a positive workplace in which all employees are valued and where diversity and inclusivity are welcomed.

The safety and well-being of our employees remain our top priority. Please note that Netcompany-Intrasoft’s recruitment process is being conducted virtually due to preventive measures against the Covid-19 pandemic.

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