Database Administrator

Posted 08 August 2025
LocationMilton Keynes
Discipline TechnologyCommodities and Financial Services

Job description

Database Administrator with decommissioning

  • Server Decommissioning Specialist

  • Identify and evaluate Servers for decommissioning based on operational and business requirements.

  • Perform comprehensive backup and migration of critical data before shutdown.

  • Disable associated services, applications, and scheduled tasks to ensure a clean decommissioning process.

  • Revoke user access and update security policies to maintain compliance and data integrity.

  • Unmount storage volumes, securely wipe disks, and shut down operating systems following best practices.

  • Ensure adherence to compliance standards and update asset management systems accordingly.

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Database Administration: Proficient in managing databases with a focus on decommissioning-related requirements.

  • Scripting & Automation: Skilled in Shell Scripting (Bash, Python) to automate decommissioning tasks.

  • Storage & Data Security: Strong understanding of storage management and secure data wiping techniques.

  • Networking & Access Control: Knowledge of network configurations, Firewall rules, and user access protocols.

  • Backup & Recovery: Experience in data backup, recovery, and migration strategies.

  • ITIL & Compliance: Familiarity with incident management, change control processes, and compliance documentation.

If this role sounds of interest to you, apply now!