Senior Database Administrator( MS SQL)

The opportunity

As part of UAL’s continued improvement plan for Information Services, we are looking to invest in a Senior SQL DBA who is keen to develop their experience across SQL within a large complex organisation. As a Senior DBA you will provide expertise and take the lead in installing, configuring, maintaining SQL Services whilst ensuring the performance and capacity of these services are of a high standard.

About you

• Strong background in SQL Database Administration ideally with experience of MS SQL 2008, 2012 and 2016.
• Installation and configuration of new MS SQL Server instances, including deployment and management of maintenance solutions.
• Ideally experience of working on both database upgrades and migrations within a large complex environment including upgrading to MS SQL 2016
• Patching and updating SQL server
• Advanced T-SQL query writing, tuning and PowerShell scripting
• Any experience with MySQL and Maria DB will be advantageous.

Communication

• You will be a self-motivated individual who is able to be adaptable and flexible and able to adjust to new situations and environments
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with a logical and sensible approach to tasks.

As an employer of choice the University of the Arts London offers an extensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary package of £38,694- £46,423 per annum dependent on experience
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of days between Christmas and New Year when it closes) plus public holidays
• Competitive pension package
• A healthy work-life balance for all employees

Closing date: 31st October 2019 23:55pm.

Interview Date: 08/11/2019

To arrange an informal discussion about this post, please contact Sarita Akula at s.akula@arts.ac.uk