Database Administrator

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The Senior Associate Database Administrator is a developing subject matter expert, responsible for supporting to ensure the availability, integrity and performance of critical data assets.

This role works closely with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

The Senior Associate Database Administrator works closely with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management and Capacity and Availability Management to help to establish the needs of users, monitoring user access and security.

This role supports with controlling access to databases environments through permissions and privileges.

What you'll be doing

Job Description

Ensure database management

• They ensure that data is clearly defined, and they refine the logical design of the database so that it can be translated into a specific data model.
• In so doing, senior database administrators take responsibility for the mapping out of the conceptual design for a planned database in outline.
• They take ownership for the writing of database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata). In so doing, they create, test and execute data management languages.

Ensure database performance

• These individuals monitor the performance and manage the parameters of the database to ensure the provision of speedy query responses to front-end users.
• They monitor production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline.

Produce and use reports

• They advise on and assist with the development of database utilities and automated reporting.
• He/she sets up data sharing and disk partitioning. This enables front-end users to access data concurrently in a way or form that suits their particular needs.
• The Services Database Administrator provides support in critical situations.

Apply enhancements

• Services Database Administrators assist the Change Control and Release Management functions by commissioning and installing new applications and customizing existing application in order to make them fit for purpose.
• They apply the patches and upgrade the database as required by the design team.
• They communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security.

Manage client relationships

• Maintaining data standards in accordance with client requirements, Dimension Data policies and the Data Protection Act is important in this role.
• These individuals have a good understanding of security information procedures and work in accordance with these requirements.
• They ensure that clients comply with non-disclosure agreements with clients.

Behavioral skills

• The Services Database Administrator demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• They have a very good understanding of business data requirements and apply their highly developed attention to detail.
• They are able to work with multiple stakeholders in the organisation and display excellent interpersonal skills.
• They are proactive and demonstrate a bias for action. Good problem solving and good client service ability comes naturally.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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