Database Administrator & decommissioning

Urgent Contract Database Administrator with decommissioning

Duration: 4 months initial

Inside IR35

3 days onsite in Milton Keynes office

+13 Years of experience required

• 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.