NTT
Key role and responsibilities:
- Assist with refining the logical design of the database to enable the translation into a specific data model
- Assist with the mapping out of the conceptual design for a planned database
- Participate in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
- Create, test and execute data management languages
- Monitor the performance and manage the parameters of the database to ensur the execution of speedy query responses
- Monitor production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline
- Proactively support the development of database utilities and automated reporting.
- Set up data sharing and disk partitioning
- Enable front-end users to access data concurrently in a way or form that suits their particular needs
- Work closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customising existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose
- Apply the patches and upgrade the database as required by the design team
- Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security
- Maintain data standards in accordance with business requirements, NTT policies and the data protection legislation
- Work in accordance with the security information requirements and procedures of the company.
- Perform installation, configuration and maintenance of database management systems and related software within the context of a database administration plan
Knowledge, skills and attributes
- Working knowledge of data encryption techniques and database querying and management tools
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail on each project
- Ability to learn new technologies as needed to provide the best solutions to all stakeholders
- Strong problem analysis skills to include the use of mathematical concepts to validate results
- Strong analytical mind and business acumen
- Ability to collect, organise, disseminate and present significant amounts of information
- Ability to communicate complex IT information in simplified form depending on the target audience
- Sound understanding of the principles of data architecture and data services
- Solid knowledge of relational database design and administration
- Knowledge of application development lifecycle and data access layers
- Demonstrate the ability to plan and organise
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Highly process orientated with great documentation skills
- Strong analytical skills related to working with unstructured datasets
- Ability to manipulate, process and extract value from large, disconnected datasets
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Solid understanding of database design principles
- Ability to manage multiple database and application services in a highly complex integrated environment
- Ability to maintain data integrity of databases
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, information technology or relevant field
- Relevant certification, such as MCSE DBA, oracles associate or equivalent
- Relevant ITIL certification required
Experience required:
- Proven experience working as a Database Administrator
- Demonstrated experience with database backup and recovery best practices
- Demonstrated experience running and creating health assessment reports
- Demonstrated experience working with suppliers to deliver solutions
- Demonstrated experience in Oracle Enterprise
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft SQL Server
- Demonstrated experience managing databases
What will make you a good fit for the role?
Equal Opportunity Employer
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