Senior SQL Server Database Administrator

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**Want to be a part of our team?**

The SQL Server Database Administrator operates within the internal Information Technology departments of NTT or client facing service department and takes responsibility for the performance, integrity and security of large, more complex databases and processes. Individuals in this role take responsibility for the design of both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users.

Database Administrators work closely with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management and Capacity and Availability Management to establish the needs of users, monitoring user access and security. They control access permissions and privileges to database environments.

**Working at NTT**

**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.

**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.

**Behavioural skills**

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.

**What will make you a good fit for the role?**

Hands on experience implementing, managing and maintaining:
SQL Server (multiple versions - on premise, cloud and PaaS)

MySQL

PostGres

SQL PaaS

Experience with mutliclient environment working with ITSM tool(s) and monitoring services for availability, performance and capacity etc of databases.

Proven technical capability and problem solving skills. Ability to mentor junior DBAs and work with clients to understand database environments and strategies.

5+ years experience required minimum

On call and overtime requirements.

**A career at NTT means**:

- Being part of a **global pioneer -** where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.
- Being at the forefront of **cutting-edge technology -** backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the world’s internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the group’s many new ‘firsts’.
- ** Making a difference -** by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.
- Being **your best self -** in a progressive ‘Connected Working’ environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.
- Having ongoing opportunities to **own and develop your career -** with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings i