Job Title: Database Administrator Location: Hertfordshire/North London Salary: £35k - £40k + Excellent Benefits Fast growing company providing comprehensive procurement and inventory management services currently require a Database Administrator to provide SQL Server technical support within this demanding environment The role The role covers all aspects of SQL server database support ranging from operational tasks, such as backups and restores, to more complex tasks such as T-SQL optimisations. Responsibilities - DBA Administration and providing operational support - Installing, maintaining, monitoring, configuring and optimising the Development, Test, System Integration and Production SQL server and Oracle databases and servers. - Installing, maintaining and optimising the Reporting Services (SQL) environments - Handling change requests, Process Improvement and incident Request Life Cycle - Collaborating with functional analysts and the business in understanding business problems and specifications. - Assisting all stakeholders in the analysis, design, implementation and support of systems. Skills required: - Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005, Excel and Access - Proven experience within a 24 hour software/application support environment. - Proven experience providing Database Support, Development and Migration - Proven experience in a support role in a medium (500+ seats) enterprise - Proven skills in Database technologies and data manipulation. Demonstrable knowledge and working experience of the following: DTS (SQL 2000 / 2005), SSIS, Reporting Services, Replication, SQL clustering SQL Log-shipping, Oracle (9i) (desirable)