Junior Database Administrator - Centurion
Database Infrastructure & Security • Communication – Clear and timely communications (verbal and written) to colleagues and internal customers. • Assist with the creation, deployment, and maintenance of databases in both development and live service environments. • Service Delivery – Assist colleagues in achieving agreed service standards by maintaining database services to the required operational levels. • Standards and Working Practices – Ensure that team processes and standards are adhered to accurately to ensure that the expected levels of service quality and performance are maintained. Dimensions and Limits of Authority • Perform regular database maintenance activities by following internal processes (data loads, data fixes, schema updates, database copies, software installs/upgrades/patches etc). • Plan own time so that delivery targets are met • Maintain procedural documentation. Database Infrastructure • Assist with the creation, monitoring, and maintenance of live and development databases. • Assist with the setup and management of database resilience and backup strategies. • Assist Sigma NEST/MRP group development staff in database development projects. • Assist with the automation of regular database support activities. • Perform regular processes (e.g., weekly data refreshes, run data fix scripts) in an accurate and timely manner. Communication • Keep logs updated with progress on a regular basis. • Liaise with customers to plan activities, request testing etc. • Contribute to team meeting discussions. • Learn from and share knowledge with the team. Service Delivery • Assist with the planning for database projects from the initial phase onwards. • Assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of database services and infrastructure to support Sigma NEST/MRP client deliveries and internal services. • Escalate issues to senior colleagues when problems are identified. Standards and Working Practices • Ensure that all activity is performed in compliance with the audit standards (e.g., SAS 70, PCI DSS). • Assist with the reviews of working policies and procedure. • Assist with the formulation of company policy as appropriate. • Maintain code in centralised repositories appropriate to each project. Minimum Requirements: Formal Education & Certification • Relevant IT Degree qualification (preferred) or equivalent Knowledge & Experience • Proven, demonstrable interest in relational databases such as Oracle or MySQL (e.g. relevant project undertaken at university/college, website creation etc). • Proven, demonstrable knowledge of SQL. • Proven, demonstrable interest in technology (servers, storage systems, networks, “No SQL” databases etc). • Linux shell scripting experience is desirable. Personal Attributes • Team player • Be able to understand client needs. • Excellent communication skills.
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