Summary: The IBM Mainframe SQL DBA/Database Administrator role is a contract position focused on managing and administering database systems, specifically involving migration from IBM Mainframe to MS SQL. The role is remote and initially set for six months, with a strong possibility of extension. The position requires interaction with clients to ensure service delivery related to database products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages and administers the physical and technical aspects of database systems, including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines, and protection.
• Installation and maintenance of the database system, installation of upgrades and patches, performance and capacity monitoring/management, and security compliance.
• Proposes and implements enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system.
• Potential interaction with clients (internal or external) to understand and meet requirements for the delivery of services related to database products.

Key Skills:

• Completed an IBM Mainframe (DB2, IMS etc) to MS SQL database/data migration (or similar so DB2 to SQL).
• Experience with SSMA (SQL Server Migration Assistant) and ADF (Azure Data Factory).
• Ability to script in Python.
• Ideally active SC Cleared but not essential.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT