Systems & Database Technical Specialist
Job title
Systems & Database Technical Specialist
Job description
Location : Wakefield
Salary: £38,890 - £44,503
Position: Systems & Database Technical Specialist
Systems & Database Technical Specialist
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
£38,890 -£44,503
We are looking for an Internal Systems and Database Technical Specialist for a public sector, health care provider based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. You will be responsible for the internal systems and database administration and 2nd line support. You will adopt ITIL best practises across Change, Problem and Availability management, on diverse applications and database systems.
You will be responsible for the planning, development, review, update, upgrade and introduction of new major ICT systems to meet user requirements, e.g. redevelopment of aspects of patient care systems, business systems, infrastructure, information systems.
Essential skills:
- Degree in Computer Science / Business IT or Equivalent Industry experience
- Extensive knowledge of database management and systems support
- Detailed knowledge of Server configuration and Microsoft Database Applications
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL, Oracle, SQL queries/scripting
- Previous experience working in a systems and database administration
- Evidence of systems and database continuity planning and testing
- Evidence of reviewing, documenting and administrating a variety of applications
- Experience of writing clear and concise IT policies and procedures
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information; agreement or co-operation required; present complex, sensitive or contentious information to large groups
Desirable:
- Microsoft Certified Systems for SQL
- Knowledge of Unix setup, administration and shell scripts
- ISEB ITIL Foundation
- Experience of working with a variety of databases, database utilities, application software, server environments and data backup methodologies
- Experience of specifying, configuring and managing a variety servers, operating systems and database applications
- Experience of participation and partnership working
- Experience of networks and Citrix/terminal services
- Experience of project management and application development
- Experience of internet design and development software
If you feel you have the right skills and experience for this role, please apply now.