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For our client in Amsterdam we are looking for a Senior Engineer (database specialist).

Start: 31-jul-2017

End: 31-jan-2018

Hours: Fulltime

Job profile:

* The Database Specialist is responsible for the administration of all retained production, test, development and training environments running Oracle Databases;

* The role will also work alongside the trusted partner to deliver the remaining database services, reporting into the relevant workstream Database Manager;

* The role requires daily involvement in Change Management, Performance Management, Capacity Management, Security Management, Compliance and Governance as well as 2nd/3rd line technical escalation for incidents and problems;

* The Database Specialist will work with projects to build and review new database technology and review work carried out by trusted partners;

* The role also requires participation in a call-out rota for P2, P1 and MSO incidents.

Key accountabilities:

* Provide technical capability, support and maintenance for the database based platforms and processes across the clients group including the delivery and documentation of the following;

* Escalated on-call 24x7x365 support;

* Operational, initiative and project based activities;

* Capacity and availability management;

* Performance management;

* Obsolescence management;

* Patch and vulnerability management;

* Technical design and implementation;

* Licence & Vendor management;

* Backup & Disaster recovery management/capability;

* Database security and hardening;

* Audit & Compliance;

* Provide key input into solution design, strategy & roadmaps.

Specific Responsibilities:

Operational:

* Manage high priority incidents (P2/P1/MSO) through to service restoration;

* Attend Post Incident Review meetings providing meaningful feedback on actions;

* Manage all incidents and changes related to retained database services;

* Work with Database Security and Control team to ensure database technology adheres to regulatory compliance;

* Conduct database performance and capacity management;

* Carry out regular reviews and updates to DBA processes and database standards;

* Engage with customers to help improve their service.

Projects:

* Provide database design and consultation for projects including attending architectural meetings and approving proposed solution;

* Attend all relevant project meetings requiring database technology;

* Work with the Solution Architects, IT Project Managers, Technical Delivery Manager and System Integrators;

* Assess the design and feedback to the Database Manager for approval;

* Ensure designs comply with current DBA standards and policies;

* Highlight, document and inform the Database Security and Control team of any risks;

* Obtain regular updates from the trusted partner on project progress;

* Report delivery status of all projects to Database Manager;

* Escalate all issues to the Database Manager as required.

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