Description

MS SQL DBA

Programme Name:
LCST

Location:
Emersons Green, Bristol/Hybrid

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides all activities related to the administration of MS SQL Server databases
• Projects long-range requirements for database administration and design in conjunction with other managers in the information systems function
• Designs, creates, and maintains databases in a client/server environment.
• Conducts quality control and auditing of databases in a client/server environment to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data
• Advises users on access to various client/server databases
• Designs, implements, and maintains complex databases with respect to SQL, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organisation, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods
• Applies knowledge and experience with database technologies, development methodologies, and front-end (e. g. , COGNOS)/back-end programming languages (e. g. , SQL). Performs database programming and supports systems design
• Includes maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards and procedures, file design and storage, and integration of systems through database design
  

RequiredSkills:

• BS Degree and relevant experience or industry knowledge with 4-8 years of Strong MS SQL Server database administration
• SQL programming experience r
• Relational database experience
• Experience of database replication
• Experience working with AWS technology and familiarity with AWS database technologies including SQL Server in RDS
• Excellent English, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be proficient in scripting and process automation, preferable PowerShell and Windows shell scripting
  

Desired Skills:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) certification
• Experience with other RDBMS database technologies, i. e. Oracle, DB2, AWS Aurora
• Experience with data migration, data modelling and data governance
• Windows Administration experience
• Storage management experience, SAN and AWS technologies (EBS, EFS, S3 etc. )
  

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS Pre-screening required to Start
• Clearance required for role:
  SC

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What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

• Dynamic Working

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK's defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose:
you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration:
having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People:
Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growthwhilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Original Posting:

For U. S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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