MS SQL Server Database Administrator MS SQL Server Database Administrator - (Full Time) - £37,511 - £44,130 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working.
Our growing Technology team plays a key role in ensuring OS is at the cutting edge of geospatial capability and is looking for people to join them.
Its mission is to work across the business to provide customer centric design and technology services.
Join us and you'll have an opportunity to make an impact.
To empower projects that deliver real-world benefits across Britain and internationally.
To hear our customers say they could not have done it without us.
And to be central to OS's vision: to be recognised as world leaders in geospatial services; creating location insight for positive impact.
About the role As an MS SQL Server Database Administrator with experience, you will join our highly motivated and supportive DBA Team, where the role will involve the following.
Security - Build and maintain making sure that best practice is set and adhered to with documentation to support Backup - Plan, implement and execute procedures for backup and recovery Monitoring - Monitoring at scale is intended with up to a thousand databases located in both Ordnance Survey data centre and Azure Cloud Performance - Tuning is required for both our on-prem databases and Azure cloud Cost Optimisation - Always looking to remove waste and reduce cost Communication - Being proactive is key to build and maintain relationships with customers and those that you will work with Ordnance Survey Technology team is working to develop the next generation of cloud-based systems, that drive our world leading geospatial and business applications.
This will provide great learning and career development where you will play a key role in finding opportunities to improve performance and reduce cost.
Here is a snapshot of the technologies that we use.
MS SQL Server, SCOM, Nagios, SSMS, Tenable, Azure, Ansible, PowerShell What we're looking for If you are interested in joining a team that lies at the heart of what Ordnance Survey is about, we are looking for someone that can demonstrate essential skills and experience in MS SQL Server versions 2012 to 2019 T-SQL and database administration tools Microsoft SQL Server and high availability for both on-prem and Azure Upgrades, Recovery, Security, Patching and Performance Evidence of proposing or implementing efficiency improvements Great investigative and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritise tasks and deliver to deadlines Skills in the following would be advantageous Knowledge of SSIS, SSRS Oracle WebLogic server installation and maintenance Knowledge of Databases running PostgreSQL and PostGIS Skills in Oracle Database, RAC and Oracle OEM 13c Familiar with RMAN, RMAN Catalog, ASM, Dataguard SQLNet and Connection configuration, understanding of firewalls and RAC scan configuration Linux to Administrative level The Rewards We want you to love what you do.
That is why our benefits package rewards a job well done.
Salary - £37,511 - £44,130 (dependent on experience) Performance related bonus up to 10% A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12.07%) 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays on joining additional to bank holidays (3 taking over Christmas) Paid maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Free subscription to OS Maps Access to online learning platforms Coaching and Mentoring schemes Plus, a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events.
We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like An extra days' leave for each year you work, up to 33 days Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working Free onsite parking at our modern HQ in Southampton We adopt flexible working and can consider different working hours dependent on the role and your personal circumstances Eyecare Vouchers OS Explorers Nursery discount.
Cycle to Work scheme Location: We embrace a hybrid working model at OS and understand there is no one size fits all in relation to how we work.
We have a fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire where you will be welcomed to collaborate with colleagues around the business and use the fantastic state of the art facilities that the office has to offer.
Security OS conducts DBS background checks for all joiners and some of our roles require additional security clearance, including to SC or DV level in some cases.
We will tell candidates at the appropriate time during the recruitment process if additional clearance will be required for this role.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.
We believe diversity and inclusion is about working together - in an encouraging and respectful environment to reach our full potential.
We believe combining diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives will help us reach our vision and be trusted and admired across the globe for setting the standards and leading the way.
We are looking for enthusiastic people from a range of backgrounds and welcome applications from any race, age, gender, background, or religion.
We're individually talented and collectively powerful, and we give you the space to take your career in whichever direction you want.
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